Mystic Krewe of Barkus 2009
Feb 15th, 2009 by Nola
First off, a PSA. Zatarain’s (whose NOLA seasonings are totally awesome) is sponsoring a petition to declare Mardi Gras a national holiday. I know, right–how is this not yet a national holiday? Zatarain’s knows that no one knows Mardi Gras quite like New Orleans! That’s why they want to help shine the spotlight on the Crescent City – and spread the spirit of authentic Mardi Gras celebrations from coast to coast. Wanna be a part of it?? You know you do! Then click this link and sign the petition: http://www.motionformardigras.com.
Now, on to today. CS, Sun and I got down to the Quarter again for our second parade. Today was Barkus, the dog parade. This parade is so fun! This year’s theme was The Bark Knight. There are so many good pics that I’ll just direct you to my Flickr account and CS’s. Click here and here. Take your time. I’ll wait.
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Did you notice this clever balcony sign:
or the way I captured this band just so?
And did you see those really close-up doggie shots CS got?
The dogs kept walking up and sniffing his camera.
And I SWEAR we saw Tim Robbins:
And to top it all, Bonerama played in the parade!
It was close to perfect. Even Katie at Overflowing Brain and her birthdaying hubby met up with us.
It was fun, wasn’t it?
Luv your new look here!! CS & Pete did a great job.
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If that’s not Tim Robbins is it a guy that looks a whole lot like him. Great pics.
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cute fun pics. I couldn’t make it out there after the uptown parades. Nice shot of the Bonerama-lite.
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We really thought we were going to make it down to Barkus today. Unfortunately, due to bad timing and the fact that my husband has to work tomorrow, we stayed with our friends until the last possible minute before leaving town this afternoon for the 8 hour drive home. Y’alls pics are so fantastic, though.
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Yay! Mardi Gras photos! I love the sign. I need one of those in my office.
And Zatarain’s… now I know what to make for dinner tonight. Thanks!
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Great photos! Love the dog sniffing the camera shot.
It was a great parade. Can’t believe we were only a block away from each other and didn’t know it!
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I have got to make it down for Barkus some year! It looks so fun! Love your new blog design! So festive!
I’m so jealous ….I’m stick here in bubbaland. I’m all for a national holiday buti’m gonna need some schooling in how to make a genuine king cake
I love the dog sniffy pic!
I will definitely have to make it down there for that next year, E woud love it!
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Love the first Wonder Woman dog! But really, is it a good idea to have nationwide Mardi Gras?? Don’t we want everyone to have to come here??