2026 Parade
"Wicked & Wagged: Barkus Believes in Change for Good.”
The Mystic Krewe of Barkus ushers in the 2026 Mardi Gras season under a spell of green and pink! Join us on Sunday, February 8th, 2026 at 1PM for the 33rd annual Mystic Krewe of Barkus parade.
Register today to be part of the fun!
To purchase the official 2026 Barkus Poster: Click here!
While all dogs are born Earth-bound, it is also possibly true that a peculiar wizard is waiting for dogs looking to belong somewhere otherworldly with someone not horrible. Whether your place is in Emerald City or you dream of becoming more Galinda-fied, finding new friends and a forever family is certain to change you for good.
If you believe, join this Barkus alliance and become part of the greatest canine krewe to defy the axis of evil and the power of gravity. As one, we can do anything!
All tail types are welcome, and any color coat is acceptable, but we especially celebrate those who come to be a commotion (not cause one) during the revelry on Sunday, February 8th, 2026, at 1 p.m. in the French Quarter.
Dogs who want to be members of the Krewe should get their humans to register online at www.kreweofbarkus.org. On parade day, we will be staging the parade, pre-pawty parade, and post-pawty parade at Armstrong Park starting at 10:30 am. The parade starts promptly at 1 p.m. 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 (and those who desire to be VIPs) will toast the Royal Court. Curious observers are welcome to come watch the parade.
All proceeds from Barkus, a non-profit organization founded by Wood Enterprises, benefit animal organizations in New Orleans and the Gulf South area. For more information, visit www.kreweofbarkus.org or e-mail info@kreweofbarkus.org.
EQUALITY DISCLAIMER: All dogs are eligible for various levels of membership without regard to their social, educational, or family backgrounds. All colors, coat types, tail sizes and body mixes accepted. Cosmetically and non-cosmetically challenged dogs are welcome. Bluebloods and previously homeless dogs are encouraged to participate.
The countdown is on for the greatest dog parade on the planet! In the spirit of all in the Barkus dogdom, together we HAIL BARKUS 2026!
Parade Route
Parade ends inside of Armstrong Park.
