Krewe of Barkus Mardi Gras Parade for Dogs (And Their Lucky Owners)

mardi gras parade for dogs

We just finished shopping for the last bits for our costume for our favorite Mardi Gras parade- the Krewe of Barkus- which rolls tomorrow afternoon in the French Quarter.  The little one is going as Scooby Doo and we're dressing up as Fred and Daphne.

The theme for this year's parade is BattMutt, the Bark Knight, so we have a batman costume for our Great Dane and a Robin costume for our German Shepherd.  The Great Dane went last year as a flamenco dancer but this will be the German Shepherd's first time.

The 2009 Parade starts at Armstrong Park promptly at 2pm and proceeds on their traditional 15-block route through the Vieux Carré, stopping at the VIP Reviewing Stand at Good Friends Bar, corner Dauphine and St. Ann, where VIPs (and those who desire to be VIPs) will toast the Royal Court.

The Pawty (before, during & after parade) at Armstrong Park is open to all at no charge to hear the music and see the sights! Edibles and potables available. Armstrong Park opens to all at 10:30am and is the staging area for the parade participants.  For more info, click here.