Meet King Petey Benson
King Petey, the son of Gayle and Tom Benson, is a striking Yorkshire Terrier (aka Yorkie) with an attitude to match. Like many other Yorkies, his stature is small but his personality is larger than life.
Meet Queen Ruthie Sable
Queen Ruthie Sable is a Foxhound-Dalmation mix who identifies as a noun but lives fully at a verb energy level. She is the adopted daughter of Dr. Craig and Barb Sable of New Orleans, Louisiana by way of the Washington D.C. area.
Parade Packages
Barkus is ready to walk the runway! Join us on Sunday, February 23, 2025 at 2PM for the 32nd annual Mystic Krewe of Barkus parade.
2025 Royal Ball
Join us Friday, February 21st for a paws-itively regal night of elegance and tail-wagging fun at the 2025 Barkus Royal Ball! Celebrate the Krewe of Barkus and witness the crowning of this year’s king and queen at the Windsor Court Hotel. Don’t miss this enchanting evening! 🐾👑✨
About Barkus
Founded in 1993, the Mystic Krewe of Barkus is a non-profit organization founded by Wood Enterprises, founding members, Thomas G. Wood, Kenneth French,Scott Freeman, benefiting animal charities.
Sponsors
In Memory of King Jumping Jack Flash Lamar
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of the sweet and handsome Barkus King XXIX, Jumping Jack Flash Lamar.
King Jumping Jack Flash led us back into the streets of the French Quarter for our first parade after COVID, bringing joy to all our hearts. He spent his final days in his happy place—his farm in Mississippi—with his loving family.
The entire Krewe of Barkus, both four-legged and human, mourns the loss of our beloved king.
FOREVER HAIL, KING JUMPING JACK FLASH LAMAR!