Gilliam pairs wide-open Red River farmland with easy access to urban amenities, sitting a short drive from Shreveport and Bossier City in the northern reaches of Caddo Parish. Each summer, the community becomes the colorful centerpiece of the Sunflower Trail along LA 3049, celebrated by the region’s beloved Sunflower Trail & Festival, a day of art, music, and field-side photography highlighted by golden blooms and roadside produce stands. You can learn more about the event through the state’s tourism hub, which spotlights the festival’s dates and activities at Louisiana Travel.
Families appreciate the small-town pace and strong public-school network served by Caddo Parish Public Schools, which offers academic programs, arts, athletics, and career pathways across the parish. Outdoor time comes naturally here: wildlife watchers and paddlers often head to the Red River National Wildlife Refuge for migratory birding and quiet trails, while weekend picnics and playground time are easy to find through Caddo Parish Parks & Recreation. For hands-on nature programs and ranger-led hikes, Walter B. Jacobs Memorial Nature Park is a favorite. The North Caddo Branch of Shreve Memorial Library anchors learning with story times, makerspace tools, and community events. When you want city dining, festivals, and concerts, Visit Shreveport-Bossier keeps an updated pulse on everything happening just down the road.
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