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The Mystical Krewe of Barkus Mardi Gras parade

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Since 1993, The Mystical Krewe of Barkus has marched through the streets of the French Quarter every Mardi Gras. It is the only Mardi Gras Krewe whose membership is made up of ONLY dogs (whose owners are allowed to walk with them).

By 2008, their membership has swelled in the years to over 1000 and has become one of the most popular parades of the entire season. Many thousands of people come out to see the King, Queen, their court and the rest of Canine Tailwaggers march through 13 blocks of the New Orleans French Quarter.

All proceeds of this parade go to benefit humane and animal rescue groups.

For information on The Mystical Krewe of Barkus, you can go to www.barkus.org
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  • MissG
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      MissG  

    • I went to Barkus 2009 yesterday! I brought my pug - we watched, didn't parade. So much fun! Best therapy ever. From the turnout, this continues to be an immensely popular parade.

    • 3 years ago
  • beagle1
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  • reallystinkydog
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      reallystinkydog  

    • That was a great video. I was at Barkus and absolutely loved it. I'm hoping to go next and help out Animal Rescue New Orleans. I got to be in the parade with them and carry a puppy at the same time. I was in heaven.

    • 4 years ago
  • catsrus6
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      catsrus6  

    • Love it! Wish I was there! As a pet lover and NOLA enthusiast, this is a double treat. My last Mardi Gras was 2003, sigh....

    • 4 years ago
  • geauxtiana
  • MissMalaprop
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    • Barkus is one of the best things about Mardi Gras! I know locals who leave town for the weekend of Mardi Gras, but still get excited about going down to the Quarter to check out all of the dogs! It's so much fun. This year I had to work, but I still snuck out for a bit to check out all the pups. Hopefully my dog will be in the krewe next year!

    • 4 years ago
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