Carnival’s most popular canine krewe, Barkus, draws animal lovers to the French Quarter each year for a one of a kind parade experience. This year, its theme plays off of the popular cable TV reality show, with “Tails & Tiaras: Here Comes Honey Bow Wow.” Look for dogs and dog owners in all sorts of creative costumes, designed to match the krewe’s always-clever theme. According to the krewe web site, Barkus’ Queen is selected by secret ballot and announced only weeks before the parade, and is always a rescued or adopted female dog. Every year the krewe donates the proceeds of the parade registration fees, merchandise sales, and ball profits to animal welfare groups
