Mudbug Madness named a top festival

The Mudbug Madness festival has been named one of the Top 10 Summer Festivals 2013 by Livability. com, a national website that ranks quality of life and travel amenities of America’s small and mid-sized cities.

For the 2013 list, editors looked for those summer festivals most connected to their host cities’ identities in terms of theme, the experiences to be had and community participation. Editors also factored in the city’s other tourist attractions and amenities that can enhance the itineraries of festival-goers. The Mudbug Madness festival was chosen because it helps reinforce Shreveport’s branding efforts, increases tourism, fosters community pride and helps raise money for worthy causes.