Krewe of Barkus back Feb. 14 in McKinney
By Merry Caroline Canter, McKinney Main Street
It’s going to be hearts and hounds this Valentine’s Day in Historic Downtown McKinney at the Art Institute of McKinney’s annual Krewe of Barkus Mardi Gras Dog Parade.
This year we will be celebrating Barkus Romance and paying tribute to both real and fictional Valentines from TV, Movies and in the News. All area hounds and their handlers are encouraged to come dressed in their “Valentine’s Best.”Costume prizes will be awarded in the following categories: Best Movie Valentine – Best Television Valentine, Best Political Valentine, Best Fairy Tale Valentine and Best Valentine in the News.
The event will run from 12:30 to 4 p.m. Feb. 14.
Patterned after the legendary Mystic Krewe of Barkus in New Orleans, the festival will feature a parade, festivities and shopping galore!
Humans and their dog escorts are invited to participate in the parade; however participants must be pre-registered and pre-paid. Children may also enter decorated wagons and bicycles as floats. All participants should check in at Mitchell Park (corner of Church Street and Louisiana Street) at 12:30 p.m. The parade will begin promptly at 2 p.m.
Registration: Participation in the costume contest is $5 per dog. To register contact AIM at 972-529-6872 or e-mail info@artinstituteofmckinney.com. Please include dog’s name, owner’s name, address, phone and e-mail address.
For more event information call 972-547-2661 or visit www.downtownmckinney.com.
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