Photos: Mystic Krewe of Barkus trots through the French Quarter on a sunny Sunday

The Mystic Krewe of Barkus trotted and rolled through the French Quarter to the theme, “Wicked & Wagged: Barkus Believes in Change for Good.”

His Majesty XXXIII, King JoJo Kravitz, and Her Majesty XXXIII, Queen Drift Torres I, reigned over the canine parade. 

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The 2026 Mystic Krewe of Barkus parade trots through the French Quarter.

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Parade-goers wait for the 2026 Mystic Krewe of Barkus parade.

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Parade-goers hold up signs at the 2026 Mystic Krewe of Barkus Parade.

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The 2026 Mystic Krewe of Barkus parade trots through the French Quarter.

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Chichi waits for the 2026 Mystic Krewe of Barkus parade.

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Karissa Justice, the Orleans Parish District Attorney facility dog, in the 2026 Mystic Krewe of Barkus parade.

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Allie, Brie and Melissa Adamcewicz wear berets to the 2026 Mystic Krewe of Barkus parade.

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His Majesty XXXIII, King JoJo Kravitz, and Her Majesty XXXIII, Queen Drift Torres I, ride with Sidney Torres IV in the 2026 Mystic Krewe of Barkus parade.

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His Majesty XXXIII, King JoJo Kravitz, and Her Majesty XXXIII, Queen Drift Torres I, ride with Sidney Torres IV in the 2026 Mystic Krewe of Barkus parade.

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Grand Duchess Truffles rides in the Mystic Krewe of Barkus parade.

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The 2026 Mystic Krewe of Barkus parade trots through the French Quarter.

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EYRE Dance & Tumbling perform in the Mystic Krewe of Barkus parade.

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The 2026 Mystic Krewe of Barkus parade trots through the French Quarter.

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Tipitina attends the 2026 Mystic Krewe of Barkus parade.

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Spectators watch the Mystic Krewe of Barkus parade.

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Dogs in a tiny car go over the traffic barrier as the National Guard watches during the Mystic Krewe of Barkus parade.

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Sean “Trumpet Slim” Michael performs with Grammy nominated Corey Henry Brass Band, in the Mystic Krewe of Barkus parade.

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The 2026 Mystic Krewe of Barkus parade trots through the French Quarter.

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Duchess Piper rides in the Mystic Krewe of Barkus parade.

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Margaret Orr introduces the Weather Girls and her lookalikes in the Mystic Krewe of Barkus parade.

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Nizi Duke of Oz rides in the Mystic Krewe of Barkus parade.

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The 2026 Mystic Krewe of Barkus parade trots through the French Quarter.

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The 2026 Mystic Krewe of Barkus parade trots through the French Quarter.

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Sophie B. Wright High School marching band performs in the Mystic Krewe of Barkus parade.

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Michelle Cheramie, owner of Zeus’ Rescues, walks in the Mystic Krewe of Barkus parade.

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The Streetcar Strutters perform in the Mystic Krewe of Barkus parade.

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Road Dog in the Mystic Krewe of Barkus parade.

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The 2026 Mystic Krewe of Barkus parade trots through the French Quarter.

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Kristie Nalley holds Cookie, a rescue dog, in the Mystic Krewe of Barkus parade.

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Take Paws Rescue adoptable puppy Leo is carried in the Mystic Krewe of Barkus parade.

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The NOLA Showgirls walks in the Mystic Krewe of Barkus parade.

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Navy Charles, 7, hands out dog treats during the Mystic Krewe of Barkus parade.

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Birthday pup Hanu trots in the Mystic Krewe of Barkus parade.

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Sugar takes a break from parading to receive pets from Cathy Brown during the Mystic Krewe of Barkus parade.

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Fourteen-year-old Pebbles is carried in the Mystic Krewe of Barkus parade.

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Margo wears a tiny bow during the Mystic Krewe of Barkus parade.

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The 2026 Mystic Krewe of Barkus parade trots through the French Quarter.

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The 2026 Mystic Krewe of Barkus parade trots through the French Quarter.

STAFF PHOTO BY SOPHIA GERMER