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Introducing King Jojo Kravitz
King JoJo often mirrors his dad in magical ways. He embodies his dad’s vibe and his love for loving. His smooth rhythm and good energy is chock full of confidence with cause. Blessed with an extremely high emotional IQ, his soulful expressions speak without words, yet are naturally lyrical.
Introducing Queen Drift Torres I
Queen Drift I is the daughter of Sidney Torres IV, owner of IV Waste, the company responsible for picking up garbage in 90% of the City of New Orleans. He is also a serial entrepreneur who has been successful in real estate, as a hotelier, and in the development of The FQ Task Force crime fighting app. A very hands-on businessman, he is often seen cleaning the streets with the employees of his company known for keeping the French Quarter lemony fresh. Some say he brought glamour to garbage, and was even referred to as “the trash king” by USA Today. It is fitting that he now has another royal in his household.
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First Dog of New Orleans, Nacho Moreno
The Mystic Krewe of Barkus proudly announces its First Dog of New Orleans, Nacho Moreno, who will also reign this year as the krewe’s Celebrity Grand Marshal. With paws of pride, unmistakable charm, and a lifelong connection to Barkus, Nacho is ready to lead the parade in true New Orleans style.
Royal Ball 2026
Join us Friday, February 6th from 6PM -10PM for a paws-itively regal evening of elegance and tail-wagging fun at the 2026 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 truly enchanting night!
Scrim My Tail: As Told to Margaret Orr
Barkus’s own Margaret Orr and Matt Rinard have teamed up to create Scrim My Tail: As Told to Margaret Orr, a children’s book in which New Orleans’s most infamous canine escape artist.
All of the author’s royalties will benefit The Mystic Krewe of Barkus!
2025 Parade Gallery
2025 Parade Gallery
In Loving Memory of Petey Benson, Barkus King XXXII
Son of Gayle and Tom Benson, Petey was known not just for his royal title, but for his larger-than-life personality, confident, fiercely loyal, utterly adorable, and unapologetically himself.
About Barkus
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.
