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Established in 1993, the Mystic Krewe of Barkus is a non-profit organization benefiting animal charities. Barkus was started by Wood Enterprises, and the founding members are Thomas G. Wood, Kenneth French, and Scott Freeman. The Mystic Krewe of Barkus isn’t like other Mardi Gras parades: this one has gone to the dogs. Man’s best friend is the center of this parade through the streets of the French Quarter with their humans acting as their escorts. Barkus was created in 1992 at a meeting of the Margaret Orr (WDSU-TV Weather Anchor) Fan Club held at Good Friends Bar. Click on the Mardi Gras krewes below for further information about the krewe and to see their usual route for each parade. Please note: Events and activities are subject to change without notice. Stay tuned to the site for further info. Whether you're here for the costumes, the parade, or just the paw-sitively adorable energy, this is a doggone good time you won’t want to miss! On Sunday, March 2, 2025, the Krewe of Barkus celebrates its 23rd annual Mardi Gras Dog Parade with a theme that's truly "Out of This World - From Astronauts to Aliens, Barkus Shoots for the Stars!" To purchase the official 2024 Barkus T-Shirt: Click here! Purchase Parade Packages. The parade follows a 15-block route through the French Quarter beginning at Armstrong Park. The pre-parade Pawty in Pink starts at 10:30 am. Follow us at Mystic Krewe of Barkus New Orleans, our Instagram @mystic_krewe_of_barkus, and on our new website www.barkus The celebration includes a lively street festival and of course the 14th Annual Mardi Gras Pet Parade. This event, taking place on Friday and Saturday, February 21 and 22, 2025 in Apalachicola, FL, will celebrate dogs and their people. The Mystic Krewe of Barkus, a parade of dogs described as the “only Mardi Gras krewe in New Orleans for the canine population,” will be running for its 32nd time on Sunday, Feb. 23. The Mystic Krewe of Barkus ushers in the 2025 Mardi Gras season with a nod to canine couture in the theme: "Vanity Fur: Barkus Rules the Runway.” Here is the full parade route: Credit: WWLTV Mardi Gras is about the dogs with the Krewe of Barkus leading the way. See the Krewe of Barkus parade route leaving Armstrong Park. Learn about Barkus here. There will be plenty of parades in New Orleans leading up to Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday. on March 4. When are the 2025 Mardi Gras parades in New Orleans? Krewe of Barkus: 2 p.m The annual Mardi Gras Barkus Parade raises money for food, shelter and medical care at the Franklin County Humane Society and the Florida Wild Mammal Association. Other krewe events include having a holiday pet food drive for animals living in families requiring hospice and supporting the local dog park with necessary poop pick up bags and The Mystic Krewe of Barkus dog parade scheduled for 2 p.m. Sunday in the French Quarter will be postponed to March 9 at 2 p North shore Parades on Mardi Gras Day: Krewe of Lions Club (10 a.m., The Mystic Krewe of Barkus, the only officially licensed Mardi Gras Krewe for canines, will have many dogs-turned-fighter-pilots in their stealth-enabled paw-friendly aircraft readying for takeoff in another mission to save their homeless brothers and sisters with the 2023 theme: Top Dogs: Barkus Comes to the Rescue. T The Firefighters felt that since the parades are the main attraction to Mardi Gras, and because the Children’s Parade was the only Mardi Gras activity geared toward children, it was important to keep the tradition alive. Parade Route: The parade will begin at 25th Street and Santa Fe Place and head south on 25th Street. Following the George P. Mitchell Mardi Gras Award Presentation, this is the first parade to Kick Off Mardi Gras Galveston 2025! This parade is packed with marching bands, dancing squads & tons of energy. Also rolling in this party parade is Carne’s Fleet of Bumpin’ Busses, The Union Fire Truck & various local Floats throwing Beads & other Shreveport's Mardi Gras season is in full swing and it's time for the parades. Here's a list of upcoming parades and their locations. The Krewe of Harambee parade is Monday, and it will roll through the streets of downtown Shreveport, beginning at 1 p.m. This year's parade will feature the Southern University Marching Band. Youngsville Mardi Gras Parade. March 1 at 11 a.m. Youngsville. Queen Evangeline’s Parade. March 3 at 6 p.m. Downtown Lafayette to Cajun Field. King Gabriel’s Parade. March 4 at 10 a.m. Downtown Lafayette to Cajun Field. Lafayette Mardi Gras Festival Parade. March 4 at 1 p.m. Downtown Lafayette to Cajun Field. Lafourche Parish parades Apalachicola Mardi Gras Barkus Parade & Street Festival. Saturday, February 24, 2024. Apalachicola Riverfront Park 11:00 am – 4:00 pm. Parade at 1:00 pm “Git Along Li’l Doggies”. dust off your boots, grab your cowboy hat and bring your canine companions Mardi Gras 5K; The Grand Parade/Krewe Registration; Contact/Volunteer; 2025 Dog Parade ; Krewe of Barkus. S aturday, March 1, 2025. "runnable" Mardi Gras attire Youngsville Mardi Gras Parade. March 1 at 11 a.m. Youngsville. Queen Evangeline’s Parade. March 3 at 6 p.m. Downtown Lafayette to Cajun Field. King Gabriel’s Parade. March 4 at 10 a.m. Downtown Lafayette to Cajun Field. Lafayette Mardi Gras Festival Parade. March 4 at 1 p.m. Downtown Lafayette to Cajun Field. Lafourche Parish parades
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