Louisiana Film Prize opens with music and screenings surrounded by Street Party in the 700 block of Texas St, Shreveport, Fri, Oct 5, 6 pm until

Fri, Oct 5: LFP Street Party music and screenings, a photo by trudeau on Flickr.

Street Party is Free and open to the public, includes music, food vendors, and goes a little like this, says Gregory Kallenberg:

5 pm Opening Ceremonies – A welcome to the filmmakers and to festival-goers.
6 pm Film Screenings Open @ Robinson Film Center, Capri Theater, and Artspace.
7 pm Street Party music with Big Sam's Funky Nation and Engine.
11:30 pm Last Screening Block for Friday begins.
2:30 am Friday Voting Closes, but the party keeps going.

Many Louisiana Film Prize contestants will be hosting their own parties.

More info at www.lafilmprize.com