NEW ORLEANS — The Mystic Krewe of Barkus is going all pink this Mardi Gras. The all-dog parade was inspired by Barbie and named its theme "Barkus & Barbie: Pawsitively Pink!".
The krewe said they believe that dreams do come true and that "any dog can-ine be anything!". Barkus members are recruiting for its upcoming parade in February.
Barkus is a nonprofit organization founded to benefit animal organizations in New Orleans and the Gulf South area. The krewe is already in Carnival spirit, with a post on Facebook announcing its 2024 king and queen.
The parade will be on Sunday, Feb. 4 at 2 p.m.
It will also feature a pre-pawty and post-pawty parade at Armstrong Park starting at 10:30 a.m. Krewe members and their owners will walk a 15-block route through Vieux Carré, stopping at the VIP Reviewing Stand at Good Friends Bar on the corner of Dauphine and St. Ann.
If you are interested in becoming a Barkus Krewe member, you can register here or email info@barkus.org for more information.
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