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After the parade, stick around to listen to Greylan James at 3:30 pm @ Lafayette and 8th Streets on the Bud Light Concert Stage for a FREE performance. All proceeds from the Purina Pet Parade will benefit Open Door Animal Sanctuary. Parade Route. The Purina Pet Parade Route Map can be found on the Maps and Parking page. The official page of the Mystic Krewe of Barkus. Come Experience the Krewe of Barkus in New Orleans for the ultimate and only Mardi Gras parade for dogs. Mardi Gras Dog Parade & Festival | delanddogparade@gmail.com | PO Box 256, DeLand, FL 32721 A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800-435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE. Costumed canines and their two-legged companions will sashay along Woodland Boulevard, from Michigan Avenue to Howry Avenue. Parade starts at 11am. After the parade, stay for the Festival on Georgia Avenue which runs until 3pm. Activities for people and dogs will include entertainment, vendors, and authentic Mardi Gras food and music. 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!" 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. For more than 20 years, DeLand has hosted a Mardi Gras dog parade and festival. The parade and following festivities will be on Saturday, Feb. 22. The parade begins at 11 a.m. and the festival Mardi Gras 4Paws, inspired by the Krewe of Barkus Parade in New Orleans, comes to Frisco on Saturday, March 1, 2025 with its own version of Mardi Gras for our four-legged friends! Hosted by the Town of Frisco and a local animal rescue, Hope For Animals, this event is a costumed parade for dogs and their families. All proceeds benefit Hope For The 18th Annual Krewe of PAWS Mardi Gras Pet Parade has come and gonenow it's time to start planning for the 2026 parade! Thanks to all of our sponsors and supporters who helped us raise much needing funding that enables us to spay, neuter and rescue pets in Northeast Louisiana. Visit our Facebook page soon to check out our parade pics! The Krewe of Barkus is a Mardi Gras parade for dogs and their owners that takes place in New Orleans, Louisiana. The event was started in 1992 by dog lovers who wanted to create a Mardi Gras parade that would be fun for both dogs and their owners. The Krewe of Barkus is known for its creative and often wacky costumes, floats, and throws. With distinctive flair and joie de vivre, the DeLand, Florida Krewe of Amalee donates time and talents to nurture our local neighborhoods. The Krewe has raised close to $600,000- through sponsorhips for our annual mardi gras dog parade and family day which has been used to support the arts, fragile families, and humane pet centers. Krewe Du Pooch is a non-profit dog parade and costume contest co-hosted by the City of Mandeville. Our main goal is to support local animal rescue through a fun community event with on-site dog adoptions, local vendors, food, and fun activities for everyone. DeLand goes to the Dogs at our 28th Annual Mardi Gras Dog Parade & Festival. The fun starts at 8:00am with the Dog Costume Contest followed by the Parade at 11:00am. The parade starts on Michigan Ave and Woodland Blvd and runs south to Howry Ave. The fun continues at our Festival on Georgia Ave immediately following the parade. Mardi Gras Dog Parade & Festival | delanddogparade@gmail.com | PO Box 256, DeLand, FL 32721 A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800-435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE. Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025 10:30 am - 5:00 pm Riverfront Park, Apalachica 14th Annual Mardi Gras Barkus Parade & Festival 10:30 am - 12:45 pm - Parade Registration 11:00 am - 3:30 pm - Silent Auction 12:00 pm - Street Entertainment 1:00 pm - Barkus Parade 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Live Music by Chicken Phat Beer and Wine Garden with local Craft Brews Pet 1. Best Mardi Gras-themed Pet Costume 2. Best group pet costumes 3. Best decorated mode of transportation 4. Most original pet costumes 5. Best Pet/person matching costume 6. Judge’s special award . Leading the parade each year is the “Elite Pet Owner”- a title awarded at the annual, Paws Gala, which is held each September.
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