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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. Thomas Wood brought his dog "Jo Jo McWood," but people complained about the dog while in the meeting. Thomas decided to make Jo Jo McWood the Queen of her own parade and captain-for-life, as a way to get back at them. Thus, the Krewe of Barkus was born. Barkus is an officially licensed Mardi Gras Krewe, and your dog can be part of the celebration. On parade day, come to the pre-parade and post-parade Pawty at Armstrong Park from 10:30 am to 5:30 pm. The parade starts promptly at 2 pm and follows a 15-block route through the Vieux Carré, stopping at the VIP Reviewing Stand at Good Friends Bar, corner Dauphine and St. Ann, where VIPs will toast the Royal Court. 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. Stay tuned to Facebook or Instagram for any last-minute weather updates to the schedule. There will be plenty of parades in New Orleans leading up to Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday. on March 4. There will even be parades for dog lovers after the official carnival season ends. NOTE: Due to expected rain, the Krewe of Barkus parade has been rescheduled to roll on Sunday, March 9, 2025. The Krewe Of Barkus isn’t like your other Mardi Gras Parade. 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 simply as their escorts. The Mystic Krewe of Barkus was first created in November The dog parade's Mardi Gras 2025 theme is “Vanity Fur: Mardi Gras parade previews for New Orleans and Metairie Feb. 21-23. The themes, throws and details for Mardi Gras parades happening Feb 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. Mardi Gras 2025 in New Orleans: a preview of all parades, with dates and maps The 2025 New Orleans Carnival season starts on Saturday, Jan. 6, and concludes on Mardi Gras, Tuesday, March 4. Email O ne of the most adorable parades that takes place during Mardi Gras in New Orleans is the Krewe of Barkus Parade. This parade has definitely gone to the dogsliterally. This year’s parade rolls on Sunday, February 20, 2022 at 2pm and starts at Armstrong Park (N. Rampart at St. Ann) and parades through the French Quarte Every year, this fun dog walking parade and costume contest takes place on the Mandeville Lakefront with themes like "Puppy Love", "Dressed to the #9s" (a nod to #9 Drew Brees and Joe Burrow), “Go Dog Go and other Dr. Seuss favorites!” Founded in 1933, the Krewe of Mid-City is the 5th-oldest continuously parading organization of the New Orleans Mardi Gras season. Often called "The best day parade in Mardi Gras," Mid-City has gained a reputation for having themes dedicated to children and for having some of the best bands in Mardi read more » The Krewe of Mardi PAWS began in Old Mandeville and paraded on the Lakefront for almost 25 years before moving to Covington in 2020. The parade is always held the first Sunday after Fat Tuesday. The Best 2025 Mardi Gras Parades What is a Krewe? Mardi Gras in New Orleans revolves around the Krewes — the organizations that create the parades and events that define the season. There are hundreds of Krewes in New Orleans, each with its own history, traditions, themes, parade types, and signature “throws.” 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. If you wake up early enough to catch the North Side Skull and Bone Gang and the Mardi Gras Indians, this becomes a very full day on your feet. Hoops, wigs, ribbons, glitter, flowers, and fabric color the whole Quarter and surrounding neighborhoods. This was how Mardi Gras started—handmade and on foot. 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. Algiers Mardi Gras Parade and Festival. The Algiers Mardi Gras Parade and Festival will be back on Saturday, February 1 at New Orleans Federal City in Algiers. Entertainment will include Brass-A-Holics, Amanda Shaw, The U.S. Marine Reserve Jazz Band and more. The parade starts at 9 a.m. and the Festival begins at 10 a.m. Now, this is our kind of parade! Feb 26, 2023 9:30 AM EST. Whenever someone mentions Mardi Gras, we always think of New Orleans and Bourbon Street and beads and beautiful colors. Algiers Mardi Gras Parade and Festival. The Algiers Mardi Gras Parade and Festival will be back on Saturday, February 1 at New Orleans Federal City in Algiers. Entertainment will include Brass-A-Holics, Amanda Shaw, The U.S. Marine Reserve Jazz Band and more. The parade starts at 9 a.m. and the Festival begins at 10 a.m.
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