For New Orleans dog owners and lovers, a highlight of every Mardi Gras is the Mystic Krewe of Barkus parade in the French Quarter. The theme of this year’s parade, the Krewe’s 20th, was “Mission: Impossible – Canine Protocol, Armstrong Bark Reloaded.” Owners dressed their dogs in all manner of costume, from French aristocrat to pirate, and lots of purple, green, and gold.
All photos were taken by Kim Welsh.