2024 Mardi Gras Dog Parades

Mardi Gras is just around the corner! In cities across the US, pet parents can bring a bit of The Big Easy to their buddies that bark by celebrating the holiday at one of the many Mardi Gras dog parades that will offer visitors a virtual gumbo of frivolity mixed with philanthropy.

Following are a few of the fetes where you and your four-legged party animal can let the good times roll and do a good deed for dogs and cats in need in the process.

Alabama

Carnegie Carnival Canines on Parade
From the intersection of Second Avenue and Johnston Street to Lee Street in Decatur
February 10, 2024

Get ready for a doggone good time in downtown Decatur as a plethora of partying pups promenade in apparel for a paws cause!

Proceeds from the event (which will include the crowning of Sir Bow Wow and Lady Barks-a-Lot) will benefit a local animal non-profit.

Mystic Mutts of Revelry
Downtown Fairhope
February 3, 2024

Dogs can take part in a Jimmy Buffett- inspired Paws and Parrotheads: Pooches in Paradise themed parade and help dogs and cats who are dreaming of a better tomorrow! Proceeds from this event benefit The Haven for Animals.

Florida

Apalachicola Mardi Gras Barkus Parade
Riverfront Park, Apalachicola
February 24, 2024

Knowing that dogs rule, shelter pups are always chosen King and Queen of The Mystic Krewe of Salty Barkers’ annual parade.

Along with promenading pooches in festive apparel, the day of play (which this year will be celebrated with a “Git Along Little Doggies” theme) will also include tunes from local bands and vendor booths brimming with pet-related souvenirs.

A happening with heart, the parade will benefit The Franklin County Humane Society and the Florida Wild Mammal Association.

The Krewe of Amalee’s Mardi Gras Dog Parade and Festival
Woodland Boulevard, DeLand
Feb. 10, 2024

Fans of our four-legged friends will be both shaken and stirred when they watch promenading pups in the “Canine Royale 007”-themed pet parade.

Over the years the event has raised more than $700,000, which has been distributed to a variety of neighborhood charities, including DeLand’s art community, families in need and humane pet centers.

Pet Parade
Historic St. Andrews, Panama City
February 2, 2024

Part of the annual St. Andrews Mardi Gras, our buddies who bark can enjoy a taste of The Big Easy as they promenade in a parade.

Paw-Di Gras
Starts at 50 East Garden Street in Pensacola
Jan. 28, 2024

This block party for our barking buddies includes a Bow Wow Luau-themed pet parade, an array of adorable adoptables, live music, vendor stalls brimming with pet-related products, and much more!  Donations from the pet parade will benefit Escambia County’s Animal Welfare department.

Photo: Krewe of Barkus and Meoux Pet Parade, Bossier City, Louisiana

Louisiana

Krewe of PAWS Mardi Gras Pet Parade
Starts at Antique Alley (Commerce Street), West Monroe
Feb. 3, 2024

Along with floats and fashion forward Fidos, the largest fundraising event for PAWS of NE Louisiana each year will also include children’s games and vendor booths.

CAAWS Mystic Krewe of Mutts Parade
North Boulevard Town Square in Baton Rouge
Jan. 28, 2024

Helping to fund Capital Animal Welfare Society’s spay/neuter program, pups with paw-ty like it’s 1999 as the parade celebrates its 25th anniversary!

Krewe of Paws of Old Towne
Parade lines up on Ciruti Street, Slidell
February 3, 2024

Costume-clad canines can enjoy a tribute to Carnival and help a paws case in the process, raising people’s spirits while raising funds for several area animal assistance groups.

Krewe du Pooch Parade and Costume Contest
Lakeshore Drive, Old Mandeville
Feb. 17, 2024

Helping homeless dogs and cats live happily ever after, the theme of this year’s pup party is “Puppy Love,” and will include a costume contest, a concert, family-friendly activities, vendors and pet adoptions. Proceeds benefit animal welfare organizations participating in the event.

Krewe des Chien Parade for Dogs
Downtown Lafayette at West Vermilion Street
Feb. 3, 2024

Festive Fidos will file down the street in style during this annual demonstration of dogged devotion to Mardi Gras which helps the non-profit Krewe des Chiens aid animal assistance organizations in the Acadiana area throughout the year.

Mystic Krewe of Barkus
Armstrong Park
February 4, 2024

Spectators can say “Hi, Barbie!” to all of the four-legged living dolls participating in this year’s “Barkus & Barbie: Pawsitively Pink!” parade, which promises to have plenty of KENergy! All of the proceeds from the event will be donated to animal organizations in New Orleans and the Gulf South area.

Mardi Paws Parade
Downtown Covington
Feb. 18, 2024

Celebrating 30 years of paws promenading for good causes, this year’s “Bark ‘N’ Roll’ pet parade! The event will include a costume contest with canine Keith Richards and tail-wagging Tina Trurners all vying to win a coveted poop trophy.A happening with heart, proceeds from the event helps both kids and canines.      

Missouri

Purina Pet Parade
12th and Allen, Soulard, St. Louis
February 4, 2024

Billed as the world’s largest costumed pet parade, party animals will promenade for a paws cause, with each registration fee to participate donated to Open Door Animal Sanctuary. The most fashion forward Fidos will be chosen to be members of the Court of the Mystical Krewe of Barkus and can attend the Coronation Pageant to witness the crowning of the day’s top dogs, the King and Queen of Barkus.

Tennessee

Mardi Growl
Downtown Knoxville
TBA
Fans of our four-legged friends will stride with pride alongside their furry family members as they help to shine a spotlight on the work of the Young-Williams Animal Center. The party with a higher purpose will also include costume contests, noms from a variety of food trucks, and the chance to shop among an array of vendor stalls.

Texas

Krewe of Barkus & Meoux Parade
21st and Harborside at Pier One, Galveston
Feb. 11, 2024

A canine costume contest kicks off the fun followed by a pet parade. Hosted by the Galveston Island humane Society, funds raised will help to provide pets in need with spay/neuter assistance, emergency care, and vaccination and microchip clinics.

Krewe of Barkus Parade
Dr. Glenn Mitchell Memorial Park at 300 West Louisiana Street in downtown McKinney
February 24, 2024

Join a throng 4,500 strong at a Mardi Gras gathering influenced by the philanthropic Mystic Krewe of Barkus in New Orleans, which tosses a lifeline to abandoned animals as its human participants tosses throws to the canine-loving crowd.

This year’s theme is “Barkus Salutes The Lone Star State.” with tail-waggers decked out in Texas-themed attire.

Photo Credit: Shreveport-Bossier Mardi Gras