Pets’ Krewe of Barkus leads the way in Vicksburg’s Mardi Gras Parade

Let the good times roll with Vicksburg’s first-ever Mardi Gras pet parade.

Downtown Vicksburg Main Street and Bark Avenue Hotel and Spa are sponsoring a pet parade to kick off the people parade on Saturday, Feb. 22.

The Krewe of Barkus will kick off the 19th Annual Mardi Gras Parade in downtown Vicksburg at 3:45 p.m. starting at Veto and Washington streets. The after-party will start immediately following the pet parade at Washington Street Park.

The people parade begins at 4 p.m.

Entry fee for one dog and its human is $10, and each entry will receive a $10 discount at Bark Avenue.

Register in advance by Feb. 17 (see the form below), or on the day of the parade stating at 2:30 p.m. Lineup is at 3:15 p.m.

Wagons and strollers are welcome, but no motorized vehicles will be allowed for pets.

For more information and to register, contact Debbie Haworth at 601-415-7822 or debhaworth@bellsouth.net or call Bark Avenue at 601-630-5291.