2005 Krewe of Barkus
Jan 26th, 2008 by Nola
The Krewe of Barkus rolls walks tomorrow in the French Quarter. We will not be able to make it. But it made me recall the last time we did make it, back in 2005. The theme that year was Hairy Pawter and the Sorcerer’s Bone. If you don’t know or haven’t figured it out yet, the marchers in this parade are dogs.
This parade is a doggone good time a whole lot of fun. The costumes are just too much! The dogs are so well behaved, and viewers bring their dogs too. All involved love it.
There are floats:
And bands:
And great costumes:
Is that a polar bear behind this little dog?
Although this little fella is not in line with the theme, he’s my favorite borrowing from Rodrigue’s Blue Dog (how long do you think he stayed blue?):
Then there were these fellas that were mimicking the great Clydesdale horses Pete recently wrote about:
And just so you don’t forget that you ARE in the Quarter, there were even a few of these:
There are dog-related throws and even a dog-costume contest. I caught a pair of beads made of bones. There were many, many other great pictures we took that day. It really is a thing to see. So if you can suffer the weather, get out there and see this one.
Stumble it!
I love Barkus!! I am hoping we can make it this year, the theme is awesome!! First band pic? My friend Craig is playing the trombone!! I love the shot of the little dog and the big ole white one behind it!!
I can’t go as I have to take one of my kids to a birthday party.
Is it kid safe enough if my husband wanted to brave it with the other two (6 and 2)?
HP, we too are going to a kid’s bd party. Wonder if it’s the same…
DEFINITELY kid friendly!
Stacey, awesome that that pic is your friend!!!
Oh dear, oh dear oh dear.
Looks fantastic though, I’d love to go. Wasn’t it international dress up your dog day recently?
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Is it a kid from Little Gate? If so, maybe.
I think we’ll have to participate in the Krewe du Barkus next year. We’ve got a big, white dog who would do well.
These photos are fabulous! Thanks for sharing… I love the little pink one. =)
Oh wow! Those were wonderful! ROFL at the polar bear behind that tiny, tiny pup
Thanks for sharing those!
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Such fun shots.. the poor dogs look so sad though..
oh what a fun post. I love the pics…..My daughter would have loved to see all the dressed up doggies.