{"id":2273131,"date":"2026-02-08T23:38:54","date_gmt":"2026-02-08T23:38:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2273131"},"modified":"2026-02-08T23:38:54","modified_gmt":"2026-02-08T23:38:54","slug":"photos-mystic-krewe-of-barkus-parades-in-the-french-quarter-entertainment-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/photos-mystic-krewe-of-barkus-parades-in-the-french-quarter-entertainment-life\/","title":{"rendered":"Photos: Mystic Krewe of Barkus parades in the French Quarter | Entertainment\/Life"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"asset-content\" data-asset-uuid=\"b60e38ae-1436-467d-a92b-125859176ab3\">\n<div class=\" subscriber-hide\">\n                    <meta itemprop=\"isAccessibleForFree\" content=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The Mystic Krewe of Barkus trotted and rolled through the French Quarter to the theme,\u00a0&#8220;Wicked &amp; Wagged: Barkus Believes in Change for Good.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>His Majesty XXXIII, King JoJo Kravitz, and Her Majesty XXXIII, Queen Drift Torres I, reigned over the canine parade.\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<div class=\"collection-gallery-content-container\">\n<div id=\"vertical-gallery-b60e38ae-1436-467d-a92b-125859176ab3\" class=\"gallery-vertical\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"anchor_item_1\" class=\"gallery-item-b60e38ae-1436-467d-a92b-125859176ab3\" data-item=\"1\"\/><\/p>\n<div id=\"gallery_item_1\" class=\"gallery-item\">\n<h3>Barkus Parade 02.jpg<\/h3>\n<p>                            <span><span class=\"text-muted tnt-update-recent\">Updated <\/span>&#13;<br \/>\n        <time datetime=\"2026-02-08T17:13:17-06:00\" class=\"tnt-date tnt-update-recent asset-date text-muted\">21 mins ago<\/time>&#13;<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"photo layout-horizontal letterbox-style-white\">\n<div class=\"image\">\n<div itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n            <meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"1781\"\/><br \/>\n            <meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"1163\"\/><br \/>\n            <meta itemprop=\"contentUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/9\/fe\/9feb818e-ab0b-4e8e-9f81-386fa450ac34\/6989162acd63b.image.jpg?resize=1396%2C912\"\/><br \/>\n            <meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/9\/fe\/9feb818e-ab0b-4e8e-9f81-386fa450ac34\/6989162acd63b.image.jpg?resize=1396%2C912\"\/><br \/>\n                        \n            <\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"caption\">\n<p>                                <span class=\"caption-text\"><\/p>\n<p>The 2026 Mystic Krewe of Barkus parade trots through the French Quarter.<\/p>\n<p>                                <\/span><\/p>\n<p>                                <span class=\"credit\"><br \/>\n                                    <span class=\"tnt-byline\">STAFF PHOTO BY SOPHIA GERMER<\/span><br \/>\n                                <\/span><\/p>\n<p>                        <span class=\"clearfix\"\/><br \/>\n                    <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"anchor_item_2\" class=\"gallery-item-b60e38ae-1436-467d-a92b-125859176ab3\" data-item=\"2\"\/><\/p>\n<div id=\"gallery_item_2\" class=\"gallery-item\">\n<h3>Barkus Parade 01.jpg<\/h3>\n<p>                            <span><span class=\"text-muted tnt-update-recent\">Updated <\/span>&#13;<br \/>\n        <time datetime=\"2026-02-08T17:13:20-06:00\" class=\"tnt-date tnt-update-recent asset-date text-muted\">21 mins ago<\/time>&#13;<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"photo layout-horizontal letterbox-style-white\">\n<div class=\"image\">\n<div itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n            <meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"1763\"\/><br \/>\n            <meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"1175\"\/><br 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https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/4\/0e\/40e866a9-5c6b-4fa6-acf6-a36cf1de5c4b\/6989162265965.image.jpg?resize=1200%2C800 1200w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/4\/0e\/40e866a9-5c6b-4fa6-acf6-a36cf1de5c4b\/6989162265965.image.jpg?resize=1333%2C888 1333w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/4\/0e\/40e866a9-5c6b-4fa6-acf6-a36cf1de5c4b\/6989162265965.image.jpg?resize=1476%2C984 1476w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/4\/0e\/40e866a9-5c6b-4fa6-acf6-a36cf1de5c4b\/6989162265965.image.jpg 2008w\"\/>\n            <\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"caption\">\n<p>                                <span class=\"caption-text\"><\/p>\n<p>Parade-goers wait for the 2026 Mystic Krewe of Barkus parade.<\/p>\n<p>                                <\/span><\/p>\n<p>                                <span class=\"credit\"><br \/>\n                                    <span class=\"tnt-byline\">STAFF PHOTO BY SOPHIA GERMER<\/span><br \/>\n                                <\/span><\/p>\n<p>                        <span class=\"clearfix\"\/><br \/>\n                    <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"anchor_item_3\" class=\"gallery-item-b60e38ae-1436-467d-a92b-125859176ab3\" data-item=\"3\"\/><\/p>\n<div id=\"gallery_item_3\" class=\"gallery-item\">\n<h3>Barkus Parade 03.jpg<\/h3>\n<p>                            <span><span class=\"text-muted tnt-update-recent\">Updated <\/span>&#13;<br \/>\n        <time datetime=\"2026-02-08T17:13:20-06:00\" class=\"tnt-date tnt-update-recent asset-date text-muted\">21 mins ago<\/time>&#13;<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"photo layout-horizontal letterbox-style-white\">\n<div class=\"image\">\n<div itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n            <meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"1737\"\/><br \/>\n            <meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"1194\"\/><br \/>\n            <meta itemprop=\"contentUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/f\/99\/f99fd472-cb3e-48cb-b202-69266878eca4\/69891630b030a.image.jpg\"\/><br \/>\n            <meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/f\/99\/f99fd472-cb3e-48cb-b202-69266878eca4\/69891630b030a.image.jpg\"\/><br \/>\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"Barkus Parade 03.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full white\" width=\"1737\" height=\"1194\" data-sizes=\"auto\" 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https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/f\/99\/f99fd472-cb3e-48cb-b202-69266878eca4\/69891630b030a.image.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/f\/99\/f99fd472-cb3e-48cb-b202-69266878eca4\/69891630b030a.image.jpg 1333w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/f\/99\/f99fd472-cb3e-48cb-b202-69266878eca4\/69891630b030a.image.jpg 1476w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/f\/99\/f99fd472-cb3e-48cb-b202-69266878eca4\/69891630b030a.image.jpg 2008w\"\/>\n            <\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"caption\">\n<p>                                <span class=\"caption-text\"><\/p>\n<p>Parade-goers hold up signs at the 2026 Mystic Krewe of Barkus Parade.<\/p>\n<p>                                <\/span><\/p>\n<p>                                <span class=\"credit\"><br \/>\n                                    <span class=\"tnt-byline\">STAFF PHOTO BY SOPHIA GERMER<\/span><br \/>\n                                <\/span><\/p>\n<p>                        <span class=\"clearfix\"\/><br \/>\n                    <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"anchor_item_4\" class=\"gallery-item-b60e38ae-1436-467d-a92b-125859176ab3\" data-item=\"4\"\/><\/p>\n<div id=\"gallery_item_4\" class=\"gallery-item\">\n<h3>Barkus Parade 05.jpg<\/h3>\n<p>                            <span><span class=\"text-muted tnt-update-recent\">Updated <\/span>&#13;<br \/>\n        <time datetime=\"2026-02-08T17:13:20-06:00\" class=\"tnt-date tnt-update-recent asset-date text-muted\">21 mins ago<\/time>&#13;<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"photo layout-horizontal letterbox-style-white\">\n<div class=\"image\">\n<div itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n            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https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/e\/19\/e191327b-8a19-4f35-97cb-cbdfe58e283b\/698916400882e.image.jpg?resize=1200%2C800 1200w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/e\/19\/e191327b-8a19-4f35-97cb-cbdfe58e283b\/698916400882e.image.jpg?resize=1333%2C888 1333w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/e\/19\/e191327b-8a19-4f35-97cb-cbdfe58e283b\/698916400882e.image.jpg?resize=1476%2C984 1476w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/e\/19\/e191327b-8a19-4f35-97cb-cbdfe58e283b\/698916400882e.image.jpg 2008w\"\/>\n            <\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"caption\">\n<p>                                <span class=\"caption-text\"><\/p>\n<p>The 2026 Mystic Krewe of Barkus parade trots through the French Quarter.<\/p>\n<p>                                <\/span><\/p>\n<p>                                <span class=\"credit\"><br \/>\n                                    <span class=\"tnt-byline\">STAFF PHOTO BY SOPHIA GERMER<\/span><br \/>\n                                <\/span><\/p>\n<p>                        <span class=\"clearfix\"\/><br \/>\n                    <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"anchor_item_5\" class=\"gallery-item-b60e38ae-1436-467d-a92b-125859176ab3\" data-item=\"5\"\/><\/p>\n<div id=\"gallery_item_5\" class=\"gallery-item\">\n<h3>Barkus Parade 04.jpg<\/h3>\n<p>                            <span><span class=\"text-muted tnt-update-recent\">Updated <\/span>&#13;<br \/>\n        <time datetime=\"2026-02-08T17:13:20-06:00\" class=\"tnt-date tnt-update-recent asset-date text-muted\">21 mins ago<\/time>&#13;<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"photo layout-horizontal letterbox-style-white\">\n<div class=\"image\">\n<div itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n            <meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"1763\"\/><br \/>\n            <meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"1176\"\/><br \/>\n            <meta itemprop=\"contentUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/d\/0f\/d0f13773-1770-4e30-b46a-8598a1e731fe\/6989163832b07.image.jpg?resize=1396%2C931\"\/><br \/>\n            <meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/d\/0f\/d0f13773-1770-4e30-b46a-8598a1e731fe\/6989163832b07.image.jpg?resize=1396%2C931\"\/><br \/>\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"Barkus Parade 04.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full white\" width=\"1763\" height=\"1176\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/d\/0f\/d0f13773-1770-4e30-b46a-8598a1e731fe\/6989163832b07.image.jpg?resize=150%2C100 150w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/d\/0f\/d0f13773-1770-4e30-b46a-8598a1e731fe\/6989163832b07.image.jpg?resize=200%2C133 200w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/d\/0f\/d0f13773-1770-4e30-b46a-8598a1e731fe\/6989163832b07.image.jpg?resize=225%2C150 225w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/d\/0f\/d0f13773-1770-4e30-b46a-8598a1e731fe\/6989163832b07.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 300w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/d\/0f\/d0f13773-1770-4e30-b46a-8598a1e731fe\/6989163832b07.image.jpg?resize=400%2C267 400w, 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https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/d\/0f\/d0f13773-1770-4e30-b46a-8598a1e731fe\/6989163832b07.image.jpg?resize=1200%2C800 1200w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/d\/0f\/d0f13773-1770-4e30-b46a-8598a1e731fe\/6989163832b07.image.jpg?resize=1333%2C889 1333w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/d\/0f\/d0f13773-1770-4e30-b46a-8598a1e731fe\/6989163832b07.image.jpg?resize=1476%2C985 1476w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/d\/0f\/d0f13773-1770-4e30-b46a-8598a1e731fe\/6989163832b07.image.jpg 2008w\"\/>\n            <\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"caption\">\n<p>                                <span class=\"caption-text\"><\/p>\n<p>Chichi waits for the 2026 Mystic Krewe of Barkus parade.<\/p>\n<p>                                <\/span><\/p>\n<p>                                <span class=\"credit\"><br \/>\n                                    <span class=\"tnt-byline\">STAFF PHOTO BY SOPHIA GERMER<\/span><br \/>\n                                <\/span><\/p>\n<p>                        <span class=\"clearfix\"\/><br \/>\n                    <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"anchor_item_6\" class=\"gallery-item-b60e38ae-1436-467d-a92b-125859176ab3\" data-item=\"6\"\/><\/p>\n<div id=\"gallery_item_6\" class=\"gallery-item\">\n<h3>Barkus Parade 06.jpg<\/h3>\n<p>                            <span><span class=\"text-muted tnt-update-recent\">Updated <\/span>&#13;<br \/>\n        <time datetime=\"2026-02-08T17:13:20-06:00\" class=\"tnt-date tnt-update-recent asset-date text-muted\">21 mins ago<\/time>&#13;<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"photo layout-horizontal letterbox-style-white\">\n<div class=\"image\">\n<div itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n            <meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"1763\"\/><br \/>\n            <meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"1175\"\/><br \/>\n            <meta itemprop=\"contentUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/e\/3e\/e3eade29-6f89-4360-8dac-52956b17b45e\/698916486f713.image.jpg?resize=1396%2C930\"\/><br \/>\n            <meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/e\/3e\/e3eade29-6f89-4360-8dac-52956b17b45e\/698916486f713.image.jpg?resize=1396%2C930\"\/><br \/>\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"Barkus Parade 06.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full white\" width=\"1763\" height=\"1175\" data-sizes=\"auto\" 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https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/e\/3e\/e3eade29-6f89-4360-8dac-52956b17b45e\/698916486f713.image.jpg?resize=1200%2C800 1200w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/e\/3e\/e3eade29-6f89-4360-8dac-52956b17b45e\/698916486f713.image.jpg?resize=1333%2C888 1333w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/e\/3e\/e3eade29-6f89-4360-8dac-52956b17b45e\/698916486f713.image.jpg?resize=1476%2C984 1476w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/e\/3e\/e3eade29-6f89-4360-8dac-52956b17b45e\/698916486f713.image.jpg 2008w\"\/>\n            <\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"caption\">\n<p>                                <span class=\"caption-text\"><\/p>\n<p>Karissa Justice, the Orleans Parish District Attorney facility dog, in the 2026 Mystic Krewe of Barkus parade.<\/p>\n<p>                                <\/span><\/p>\n<p>                                <span class=\"credit\"><br \/>\n                                    <span class=\"tnt-byline\">STAFF PHOTO BY SOPHIA GERMER<\/span><br \/>\n                                <\/span><\/p>\n<p>                        <span class=\"clearfix\"\/><br \/>\n                    <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"anchor_item_7\" class=\"gallery-item-b60e38ae-1436-467d-a92b-125859176ab3\" data-item=\"7\"\/><\/p>\n<div id=\"gallery_item_7\" class=\"gallery-item\">\n<h3>Barkus Parade 07.jpg<\/h3>\n<p>                            <span><span class=\"text-muted tnt-update-recent\">Updated <\/span>&#13;<br \/>\n        <time datetime=\"2026-02-08T17:13:20-06:00\" class=\"tnt-date tnt-update-recent asset-date text-muted\">21 mins ago<\/time>&#13;<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"photo layout-horizontal letterbox-style-white\">\n<div class=\"image\">\n<div itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n            <meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"1763\"\/><br \/>\n            <meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"1175\"\/><br \/>\n            <meta itemprop=\"contentUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/2\/0e\/20e49140-f445-464f-89e1-04fe7795eeb9\/69891650024d6.image.jpg?resize=1396%2C930\"\/><br \/>\n            <meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/2\/0e\/20e49140-f445-464f-89e1-04fe7795eeb9\/69891650024d6.image.jpg?resize=1396%2C930\"\/><br \/>\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"Barkus Parade 07.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full white\" 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https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/2\/0e\/20e49140-f445-464f-89e1-04fe7795eeb9\/69891650024d6.image.jpg?resize=1035%2C690 1035w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/2\/0e\/20e49140-f445-464f-89e1-04fe7795eeb9\/69891650024d6.image.jpg?resize=1200%2C800 1200w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/2\/0e\/20e49140-f445-464f-89e1-04fe7795eeb9\/69891650024d6.image.jpg?resize=1333%2C888 1333w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/2\/0e\/20e49140-f445-464f-89e1-04fe7795eeb9\/69891650024d6.image.jpg?resize=1476%2C984 1476w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/2\/0e\/20e49140-f445-464f-89e1-04fe7795eeb9\/69891650024d6.image.jpg 2008w\"\/>\n            <\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"caption\">\n<p>                                <span class=\"caption-text\"><\/p>\n<p>Allie, Brie and Melissa Adamcewicz wear berets to the 2026 Mystic Krewe of Barkus parade.<\/p>\n<p>                                <\/span><\/p>\n<p>                                <span class=\"credit\"><br \/>\n                                    <span class=\"tnt-byline\">STAFF PHOTO BY SOPHIA GERMER<\/span><br \/>\n                                <\/span><\/p>\n<p>                        <span class=\"clearfix\"\/><br \/>\n                    <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"anchor_item_8\" class=\"gallery-item-b60e38ae-1436-467d-a92b-125859176ab3\" data-item=\"8\"\/><\/p>\n<div id=\"gallery_item_8\" class=\"gallery-item\">\n<h3>Barkus Parade 08.jpg<\/h3>\n<p>                            <span><span class=\"text-muted tnt-update-recent\">Updated <\/span>&#13;<br \/>\n        <time datetime=\"2026-02-08T17:13:20-06:00\" class=\"tnt-date tnt-update-recent asset-date text-muted\">21 mins ago<\/time>&#13;<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"photo layout-horizontal letterbox-style-white\">\n<div class=\"image\">\n<div itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n            <meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"1763\"\/><br \/>\n            <meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"1175\"\/><br \/>\n            <meta itemprop=\"contentUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/d\/f7\/df799143-a2c9-42ae-9fbd-9dc0b41e6006\/6989165a14070.image.jpg?resize=1396%2C930\"\/><br \/>\n            <meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/d\/f7\/df799143-a2c9-42ae-9fbd-9dc0b41e6006\/6989165a14070.image.jpg?resize=1396%2C930\"\/><br \/>\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"Barkus Parade 08.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full white\" width=\"1763\" height=\"1175\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/d\/f7\/df799143-a2c9-42ae-9fbd-9dc0b41e6006\/6989165a14070.image.jpg?resize=150%2C100 150w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/d\/f7\/df799143-a2c9-42ae-9fbd-9dc0b41e6006\/6989165a14070.image.jpg?resize=200%2C133 200w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/d\/f7\/df799143-a2c9-42ae-9fbd-9dc0b41e6006\/6989165a14070.image.jpg?resize=225%2C150 225w, 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https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/d\/f7\/df799143-a2c9-42ae-9fbd-9dc0b41e6006\/6989165a14070.image.jpg?resize=990%2C660 990w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/d\/f7\/df799143-a2c9-42ae-9fbd-9dc0b41e6006\/6989165a14070.image.jpg?resize=1035%2C690 1035w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/d\/f7\/df799143-a2c9-42ae-9fbd-9dc0b41e6006\/6989165a14070.image.jpg?resize=1200%2C800 1200w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/d\/f7\/df799143-a2c9-42ae-9fbd-9dc0b41e6006\/6989165a14070.image.jpg?resize=1333%2C888 1333w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/d\/f7\/df799143-a2c9-42ae-9fbd-9dc0b41e6006\/6989165a14070.image.jpg?resize=1476%2C984 1476w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/d\/f7\/df799143-a2c9-42ae-9fbd-9dc0b41e6006\/6989165a14070.image.jpg 2008w\"\/>\n            <\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"caption\">\n<p>                                <span class=\"caption-text\"><\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>                                <\/span><\/p>\n<p>                                <span class=\"credit\"><br \/>\n                                    <span class=\"tnt-byline\">STAFF PHOTO BY SOPHIA GERMER<\/span><br \/>\n                                <\/span><\/p>\n<p>                        <span class=\"clearfix\"\/><br \/>\n                    <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"anchor_item_9\" class=\"gallery-item-b60e38ae-1436-467d-a92b-125859176ab3\" data-item=\"9\"\/><\/p>\n<div id=\"gallery_item_9\" class=\"gallery-item\">\n<h3>Barkus Parade 09.jpg<\/h3>\n<p>                            <span><span class=\"text-muted tnt-update-recent\">Updated <\/span>&#13;<br \/>\n        <time datetime=\"2026-02-08T17:13:20-06:00\" class=\"tnt-date tnt-update-recent asset-date text-muted\">21 mins ago<\/time>&#13;<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"photo layout-horizontal letterbox-style-white\">\n<div class=\"image\">\n<div itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n            <meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"1763\"\/><br \/>\n            <meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"1175\"\/><br \/>\n            <meta itemprop=\"contentUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/b\/c1\/bc16617d-1660-4fcb-97a2-9bed2b34d0a0\/69891661ce61d.image.jpg?resize=1396%2C930\"\/><br \/>\n            <meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/b\/c1\/bc16617d-1660-4fcb-97a2-9bed2b34d0a0\/69891661ce61d.image.jpg?resize=1396%2C930\"\/><br \/>\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"Barkus Parade 09.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full white\" width=\"1763\" height=\"1175\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/b\/c1\/bc16617d-1660-4fcb-97a2-9bed2b34d0a0\/69891661ce61d.image.jpg?resize=150%2C100 150w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/b\/c1\/bc16617d-1660-4fcb-97a2-9bed2b34d0a0\/69891661ce61d.image.jpg?resize=200%2C133 200w, 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https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/b\/c1\/bc16617d-1660-4fcb-97a2-9bed2b34d0a0\/69891661ce61d.image.jpg?resize=750%2C500 750w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/b\/c1\/bc16617d-1660-4fcb-97a2-9bed2b34d0a0\/69891661ce61d.image.jpg?resize=990%2C660 990w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/b\/c1\/bc16617d-1660-4fcb-97a2-9bed2b34d0a0\/69891661ce61d.image.jpg?resize=1035%2C690 1035w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/b\/c1\/bc16617d-1660-4fcb-97a2-9bed2b34d0a0\/69891661ce61d.image.jpg?resize=1200%2C800 1200w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/b\/c1\/bc16617d-1660-4fcb-97a2-9bed2b34d0a0\/69891661ce61d.image.jpg?resize=1333%2C888 1333w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/b\/c1\/bc16617d-1660-4fcb-97a2-9bed2b34d0a0\/69891661ce61d.image.jpg?resize=1476%2C984 1476w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/b\/c1\/bc16617d-1660-4fcb-97a2-9bed2b34d0a0\/69891661ce61d.image.jpg 2008w\"\/>\n            <\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"caption\">\n<p>                                <span class=\"caption-text\"><\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>                                <\/span><\/p>\n<p>                                <span class=\"credit\"><br \/>\n                                    <span class=\"tnt-byline\">STAFF PHOTO BY SOPHIA GERMER<\/span><br \/>\n                                <\/span><\/p>\n<p>                        <span class=\"clearfix\"\/><br \/>\n                    <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"anchor_item_10\" class=\"gallery-item-b60e38ae-1436-467d-a92b-125859176ab3\" data-item=\"10\"\/><\/p>\n<div id=\"gallery_item_10\" class=\"gallery-item\">\n<h3>Barkus Parade 10.jpg<\/h3>\n<p>                            <span><span class=\"text-muted tnt-update-recent\">Updated <\/span>&#13;<br \/>\n        <time datetime=\"2026-02-08T17:13:20-06:00\" class=\"tnt-date tnt-update-recent asset-date text-muted\">21 mins ago<\/time>&#13;<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"photo layout-horizontal letterbox-style-white\">\n<div class=\"image\">\n<div itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n            <meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"1763\"\/><br \/>\n            <meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"1175\"\/><br \/>\n            <meta itemprop=\"contentUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/f\/79\/f798058c-1d05-4e13-8443-8242621155d9\/6989166b1e46f.image.jpg?resize=1396%2C930\"\/><br \/>\n            <meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/f\/79\/f798058c-1d05-4e13-8443-8242621155d9\/6989166b1e46f.image.jpg?resize=1396%2C930\"\/><br \/>\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"Barkus Parade 10.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full white\" width=\"1763\" height=\"1175\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/f\/79\/f798058c-1d05-4e13-8443-8242621155d9\/6989166b1e46f.image.jpg?resize=150%2C100 150w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/f\/79\/f798058c-1d05-4e13-8443-8242621155d9\/6989166b1e46f.image.jpg?resize=200%2C133 200w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/f\/79\/f798058c-1d05-4e13-8443-8242621155d9\/6989166b1e46f.image.jpg?resize=225%2C150 225w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/f\/79\/f798058c-1d05-4e13-8443-8242621155d9\/6989166b1e46f.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 300w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/f\/79\/f798058c-1d05-4e13-8443-8242621155d9\/6989166b1e46f.image.jpg?resize=400%2C267 400w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/f\/79\/f798058c-1d05-4e13-8443-8242621155d9\/6989166b1e46f.image.jpg?resize=540%2C360 540w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/f\/79\/f798058c-1d05-4e13-8443-8242621155d9\/6989166b1e46f.image.jpg?resize=640%2C427 640w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/f\/79\/f798058c-1d05-4e13-8443-8242621155d9\/6989166b1e46f.image.jpg?resize=750%2C500 750w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/f\/79\/f798058c-1d05-4e13-8443-8242621155d9\/6989166b1e46f.image.jpg?resize=990%2C660 990w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/f\/79\/f798058c-1d05-4e13-8443-8242621155d9\/6989166b1e46f.image.jpg?resize=1035%2C690 1035w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/f\/79\/f798058c-1d05-4e13-8443-8242621155d9\/6989166b1e46f.image.jpg?resize=1200%2C800 1200w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/f\/79\/f798058c-1d05-4e13-8443-8242621155d9\/6989166b1e46f.image.jpg?resize=1333%2C888 1333w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/f\/79\/f798058c-1d05-4e13-8443-8242621155d9\/6989166b1e46f.image.jpg?resize=1476%2C984 1476w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/f\/79\/f798058c-1d05-4e13-8443-8242621155d9\/6989166b1e46f.image.jpg 2008w\"\/>\n            <\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"caption\">\n<p>                                <span class=\"caption-text\"><\/p>\n<p>Grand Duchess Truffles rides in the Mystic Krewe of Barkus parade.<\/p>\n<p>                                <\/span><\/p>\n<p>                                <span class=\"credit\"><br \/>\n                                    <span class=\"tnt-byline\">STAFF PHOTO BY SOPHIA GERMER<\/span><br \/>\n                                <\/span><\/p>\n<p>                        <span class=\"clearfix\"\/><br \/>\n                    <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"anchor_item_11\" class=\"gallery-item-b60e38ae-1436-467d-a92b-125859176ab3\" data-item=\"11\"\/><\/p>\n<div id=\"gallery_item_11\" class=\"gallery-item\">\n<h3>Barkus Parade 11.jpg<\/h3>\n<p>                            <span><span class=\"text-muted tnt-update-recent\">Updated <\/span>&#13;<br \/>\n        <time datetime=\"2026-02-08T17:13:20-06:00\" class=\"tnt-date tnt-update-recent asset-date text-muted\">21 mins ago<\/time>&#13;<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"photo layout-horizontal letterbox-style-white\">\n<div class=\"image\">\n<div itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n            <meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"1763\"\/><br \/>\n            <meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"1175\"\/><br \/>\n            <meta itemprop=\"contentUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/a\/c2\/ac2417c5-0bd5-4e79-821f-c89c15fac64a\/6989167317090.image.jpg?resize=1396%2C930\"\/><br \/>\n            <meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/a\/c2\/ac2417c5-0bd5-4e79-821f-c89c15fac64a\/6989167317090.image.jpg?resize=1396%2C930\"\/><br \/>\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"Barkus Parade 11.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full white\" width=\"1763\" height=\"1175\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/a\/c2\/ac2417c5-0bd5-4e79-821f-c89c15fac64a\/6989167317090.image.jpg?resize=150%2C100 150w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/a\/c2\/ac2417c5-0bd5-4e79-821f-c89c15fac64a\/6989167317090.image.jpg?resize=200%2C133 200w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/a\/c2\/ac2417c5-0bd5-4e79-821f-c89c15fac64a\/6989167317090.image.jpg?resize=225%2C150 225w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/a\/c2\/ac2417c5-0bd5-4e79-821f-c89c15fac64a\/6989167317090.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 300w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/a\/c2\/ac2417c5-0bd5-4e79-821f-c89c15fac64a\/6989167317090.image.jpg?resize=400%2C267 400w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/a\/c2\/ac2417c5-0bd5-4e79-821f-c89c15fac64a\/6989167317090.image.jpg?resize=540%2C360 540w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/a\/c2\/ac2417c5-0bd5-4e79-821f-c89c15fac64a\/6989167317090.image.jpg?resize=640%2C427 640w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/a\/c2\/ac2417c5-0bd5-4e79-821f-c89c15fac64a\/6989167317090.image.jpg?resize=750%2C500 750w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/a\/c2\/ac2417c5-0bd5-4e79-821f-c89c15fac64a\/6989167317090.image.jpg?resize=990%2C660 990w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/a\/c2\/ac2417c5-0bd5-4e79-821f-c89c15fac64a\/6989167317090.image.jpg?resize=1035%2C690 1035w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/a\/c2\/ac2417c5-0bd5-4e79-821f-c89c15fac64a\/6989167317090.image.jpg?resize=1200%2C800 1200w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/a\/c2\/ac2417c5-0bd5-4e79-821f-c89c15fac64a\/6989167317090.image.jpg?resize=1333%2C888 1333w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/a\/c2\/ac2417c5-0bd5-4e79-821f-c89c15fac64a\/6989167317090.image.jpg?resize=1476%2C984 1476w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/a\/c2\/ac2417c5-0bd5-4e79-821f-c89c15fac64a\/6989167317090.image.jpg 2008w\"\/>\n            <\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"caption\">\n<p>                                <span class=\"caption-text\"><\/p>\n<p>The 2026 Mystic Krewe of Barkus parade trots through the French Quarter.<\/p>\n<p>                                <\/span><\/p>\n<p>                                <span class=\"credit\"><br \/>\n                                    <span class=\"tnt-byline\">STAFF PHOTO BY SOPHIA GERMER<\/span><br \/>\n                                <\/span><\/p>\n<p>                        <span class=\"clearfix\"\/><br \/>\n                    <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"anchor_item_12\" class=\"gallery-item-b60e38ae-1436-467d-a92b-125859176ab3\" data-item=\"12\"\/><\/p>\n<div id=\"gallery_item_12\" class=\"gallery-item\">\n<h3>Barkus Parade 12.jpg<\/h3>\n<p>                            <span><span class=\"text-muted tnt-update-recent\">Updated <\/span>&#13;<br \/>\n        <time datetime=\"2026-02-08T17:13:20-06:00\" class=\"tnt-date tnt-update-recent asset-date text-muted\">21 mins ago<\/time>&#13;<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"photo layout-horizontal letterbox-style-white\">\n<div class=\"image\">\n<div itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n            <meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"1763\"\/><br \/>\n            <meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"1176\"\/><br \/>\n            <meta 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https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/d\/64\/d64f06c4-be63-42d4-a94a-242bb1cbea3f\/6989167b35136.image.jpg?resize=1333%2C889 1333w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/d\/64\/d64f06c4-be63-42d4-a94a-242bb1cbea3f\/6989167b35136.image.jpg?resize=1476%2C985 1476w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/d\/64\/d64f06c4-be63-42d4-a94a-242bb1cbea3f\/6989167b35136.image.jpg 2008w\"\/>\n            <\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"caption\">\n<p>                                <span class=\"caption-text\"><\/p>\n<p>EYRE Dance &amp; Tumbling perform in the Mystic Krewe of Barkus parade.<\/p>\n<p>                                <\/span><\/p>\n<p>                                <span class=\"credit\"><br \/>\n                                    <span class=\"tnt-byline\">STAFF PHOTO BY SOPHIA GERMER<\/span><br \/>\n      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https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/7\/3c\/73c00e06-3df0-4a2c-9648-e2b398a46294\/69891682c5570.image.jpg?resize=1333%2C888 1333w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/7\/3c\/73c00e06-3df0-4a2c-9648-e2b398a46294\/69891682c5570.image.jpg?resize=1476%2C984 1476w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/7\/3c\/73c00e06-3df0-4a2c-9648-e2b398a46294\/69891682c5570.image.jpg 2008w\"\/>\n            <\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"caption\">\n<p>                                <span class=\"caption-text\"><\/p>\n<p>The 2026 Mystic Krewe of Barkus parade trots through the French Quarter.<\/p>\n<p>                                <\/span><\/p>\n<p>                                <span class=\"credit\"><br \/>\n                                    <span class=\"tnt-byline\">STAFF PHOTO BY SOPHIA GERMER<\/span><br \/>\n     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           <\/span><\/p>\n<p>                        <span class=\"clearfix\"\/><br \/>\n                    <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"anchor_item_15\" class=\"gallery-item-b60e38ae-1436-467d-a92b-125859176ab3\" data-item=\"15\"\/><\/p>\n<div id=\"gallery_item_15\" class=\"gallery-item\">\n<h3>Barkus Parade 15.jpg<\/h3>\n<p>                            <span><span class=\"text-muted tnt-update-recent\">Updated <\/span>&#13;<br \/>\n        <time datetime=\"2026-02-08T17:13:20-06:00\" class=\"tnt-date tnt-update-recent asset-date text-muted\">21 mins ago<\/time>&#13;<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"photo layout-horizontal letterbox-style-white\">\n<div class=\"image\">\n<div itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n            <meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"1763\"\/><br \/>\n            <meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"1176\"\/><br \/>\n            <meta 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https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/a\/9e\/a9e309d3-00ed-42a4-810f-569f3333a560\/6989168fa3689.image.jpg?resize=1333%2C889 1333w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/a\/9e\/a9e309d3-00ed-42a4-810f-569f3333a560\/6989168fa3689.image.jpg?resize=1476%2C985 1476w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/a\/9e\/a9e309d3-00ed-42a4-810f-569f3333a560\/6989168fa3689.image.jpg 2008w\"\/>\n            <\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"caption\">\n<p>                                <span class=\"caption-text\"><\/p>\n<p>Spectators watch the Mystic Krewe of Barkus parade.<\/p>\n<p>                                <\/span><\/p>\n<p>                                <span class=\"credit\"><br \/>\n                                    <span class=\"tnt-byline\">STAFF PHOTO BY SOPHIA GERMER<\/span><br \/>\n                                <\/span><\/p>\n<p>                        <span class=\"clearfix\"\/><br \/>\n                    <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"anchor_item_16\" class=\"gallery-item-b60e38ae-1436-467d-a92b-125859176ab3\" data-item=\"16\"\/><\/p>\n<div id=\"gallery_item_16\" class=\"gallery-item\">\n<h3>Barkus Parade 38.jpg<\/h3>\n<p>                            <span><span class=\"text-muted tnt-update-recent\">Updated <\/span>&#13;<br \/>\n        <time datetime=\"2026-02-08T17:13:20-06:00\" class=\"tnt-date tnt-update-recent asset-date text-muted\">21 mins ago<\/time>&#13;<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"photo layout-horizontal letterbox-style-white\">\n<div class=\"image\">\n<div itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n            <meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"1791\"\/><br \/>\n            <meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"1157\"\/><br \/>\n            <meta itemprop=\"contentUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/8\/36\/8368a46e-14dd-40ef-a505-5721ba669112\/6989172e37be4.image.jpg?resize=1396%2C902\"\/><br \/>\n            <meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/8\/36\/8368a46e-14dd-40ef-a505-5721ba669112\/6989172e37be4.image.jpg?resize=1396%2C902\"\/><br \/>\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"Barkus Parade 38.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full white\" width=\"1791\" height=\"1157\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/8\/36\/8368a46e-14dd-40ef-a505-5721ba669112\/6989172e37be4.image.jpg?resize=150%2C97 150w, 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class=\"tnt-byline\">STAFF PHOTO BY SOPHIA GERMER<\/span><br \/>\n                                <\/span><\/p>\n<p>                        <span class=\"clearfix\"\/><br \/>\n                    <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"anchor_item_17\" class=\"gallery-item-b60e38ae-1436-467d-a92b-125859176ab3\" data-item=\"17\"\/><\/p>\n<div id=\"gallery_item_17\" class=\"gallery-item\">\n<h3>Barkus Parade 16.jpg<\/h3>\n<p>                            <span><span class=\"text-muted tnt-update-recent\">Updated <\/span>&#13;<br \/>\n        <time datetime=\"2026-02-08T17:13:20-06:00\" class=\"tnt-date tnt-update-recent asset-date text-muted\">21 mins ago<\/time>&#13;<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"photo layout-horizontal letterbox-style-white\">\n<div class=\"image\">\n<div itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n            <meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"1763\"\/><br \/>\n            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https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/b\/65\/b65994a3-7de1-4242-85a4-b739d21af534\/6989169646cf3.image.jpg?resize=1200%2C800 1200w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/b\/65\/b65994a3-7de1-4242-85a4-b739d21af534\/6989169646cf3.image.jpg?resize=1333%2C889 1333w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/b\/65\/b65994a3-7de1-4242-85a4-b739d21af534\/6989169646cf3.image.jpg?resize=1476%2C985 1476w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/b\/65\/b65994a3-7de1-4242-85a4-b739d21af534\/6989169646cf3.image.jpg 2008w\"\/>\n            <\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"caption\">\n<p>                                <span class=\"caption-text\"><\/p>\n<p>Sean &#8220;Trumpet Slim&#8221; Michael performs with Grammy nominated Corey Henry Brass Band, in the Mystic Krewe of Barkus parade.<\/p>\n<p>                                <\/span><\/p>\n<p>                                <span class=\"credit\"><br \/>\n                                    <span class=\"tnt-byline\">STAFF PHOTO BY SOPHIA GERMER<\/span><br \/>\n                                <\/span><\/p>\n<p>                        <span class=\"clearfix\"\/><br \/>\n                    <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"anchor_item_18\" class=\"gallery-item-b60e38ae-1436-467d-a92b-125859176ab3\" data-item=\"18\"\/><\/p>\n<div id=\"gallery_item_18\" class=\"gallery-item\">\n<h3>Barkus Parade 17.jpg<\/h3>\n<p>                            <span><span class=\"text-muted tnt-update-recent\">Updated <\/span>&#13;<br \/>\n        <time datetime=\"2026-02-08T17:13:20-06:00\" class=\"tnt-date tnt-update-recent asset-date text-muted\">21 mins ago<\/time>&#13;<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"photo layout-horizontal letterbox-style-white\">\n<div class=\"image\">\n<div itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n            <meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"1763\"\/><br \/>\n            <meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"1175\"\/><br \/>\n            <meta itemprop=\"contentUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/9\/24\/9249aba3-6ec5-47bd-bfb0-0fcd01a5355a\/6989169f2e2d8.image.jpg?resize=1396%2C930\"\/><br \/>\n            <meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/9\/24\/9249aba3-6ec5-47bd-bfb0-0fcd01a5355a\/6989169f2e2d8.image.jpg?resize=1396%2C930\"\/><br \/>\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"Barkus Parade 17.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full white\" 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class=\"caption\">\n<p>                                <span class=\"caption-text\"><\/p>\n<p>The 2026 Mystic Krewe of Barkus parade trots through the French Quarter.<\/p>\n<p>                                <\/span><\/p>\n<p>                                <span class=\"credit\"><br \/>\n                                    <span class=\"tnt-byline\">STAFF PHOTO BY SOPHIA GERMER<\/span><br \/>\n                                <\/span><\/p>\n<p>                        <span class=\"clearfix\"\/><br \/>\n                    <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"anchor_item_19\" class=\"gallery-item-b60e38ae-1436-467d-a92b-125859176ab3\" data-item=\"19\"\/><\/p>\n<div id=\"gallery_item_19\" class=\"gallery-item\">\n<h3>Barkus Parade 18.jpg<\/h3>\n<p>                            <span><span class=\"text-muted tnt-update-recent\">Updated <\/span>&#13;<br \/>\n        <time datetime=\"2026-02-08T17:13:20-06:00\" class=\"tnt-date tnt-update-recent asset-date text-muted\">21 mins ago<\/time>&#13;<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"photo layout-horizontal letterbox-style-white\">\n<div class=\"image\">\n<div itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n            <meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"1763\"\/><br \/>\n            <meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"1176\"\/><br \/>\n            <meta itemprop=\"contentUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/4\/83\/483f953f-c28d-4a69-8658-f37787ad1e5c\/698916a6e6174.image.jpg?resize=1396%2C931\"\/><br \/>\n            <meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/4\/83\/483f953f-c28d-4a69-8658-f37787ad1e5c\/698916a6e6174.image.jpg?resize=1396%2C931\"\/><br \/>\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" 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19.jpg<\/h3>\n<p>                            <span><span class=\"text-muted tnt-update-recent\">Updated <\/span>&#13;<br \/>\n        <time datetime=\"2026-02-08T17:13:20-06:00\" class=\"tnt-date tnt-update-recent asset-date text-muted\">21 mins ago<\/time>&#13;<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"photo layout-horizontal letterbox-style-white\">\n<div class=\"image\">\n<div itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n            <meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"1763\"\/><br \/>\n            <meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"1175\"\/><br \/>\n            <meta itemprop=\"contentUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/b\/40\/b40f9331-437d-41a0-8d75-1ec5a3f4374f\/698916b071b4b.image.jpg?resize=1396%2C930\"\/><br \/>\n            <meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/b\/40\/b40f9331-437d-41a0-8d75-1ec5a3f4374f\/698916b071b4b.image.jpg?resize=1396%2C930\"\/><br \/>\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"Barkus Parade 19.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full white\" width=\"1763\" height=\"1175\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/b\/40\/b40f9331-437d-41a0-8d75-1ec5a3f4374f\/698916b071b4b.image.jpg?resize=150%2C100 150w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/b\/40\/b40f9331-437d-41a0-8d75-1ec5a3f4374f\/698916b071b4b.image.jpg?resize=200%2C133 200w, 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https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/b\/40\/b40f9331-437d-41a0-8d75-1ec5a3f4374f\/698916b071b4b.image.jpg?resize=750%2C500 750w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/b\/40\/b40f9331-437d-41a0-8d75-1ec5a3f4374f\/698916b071b4b.image.jpg?resize=990%2C660 990w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/b\/40\/b40f9331-437d-41a0-8d75-1ec5a3f4374f\/698916b071b4b.image.jpg?resize=1035%2C690 1035w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/b\/40\/b40f9331-437d-41a0-8d75-1ec5a3f4374f\/698916b071b4b.image.jpg?resize=1200%2C800 1200w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/b\/40\/b40f9331-437d-41a0-8d75-1ec5a3f4374f\/698916b071b4b.image.jpg?resize=1333%2C888 1333w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/b\/40\/b40f9331-437d-41a0-8d75-1ec5a3f4374f\/698916b071b4b.image.jpg?resize=1476%2C984 1476w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/b\/40\/b40f9331-437d-41a0-8d75-1ec5a3f4374f\/698916b071b4b.image.jpg 2008w\"\/>\n            <\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"caption\">\n<p>                                <span class=\"caption-text\"><\/p>\n<p>Margaret Orr introduces the Weather Girls and her lookalikes in the Mystic Krewe of Barkus parade.<\/p>\n<p>                                <\/span><\/p>\n<p>                                <span class=\"credit\"><br \/>\n                                    <span class=\"tnt-byline\">STAFF PHOTO BY SOPHIA GERMER<\/span><br \/>\n                                <\/span><\/p>\n<p>                        <span class=\"clearfix\"\/><br \/>\n                    <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"anchor_item_21\" class=\"gallery-item-b60e38ae-1436-467d-a92b-125859176ab3\" data-item=\"21\"\/><\/p>\n<div id=\"gallery_item_21\" class=\"gallery-item\">\n<h3>Barkus Parade 20.jpg<\/h3>\n<p>                            <span><span class=\"text-muted tnt-update-recent\">Updated <\/span>&#13;<br \/>\n        <time datetime=\"2026-02-08T17:13:20-06:00\" class=\"tnt-date tnt-update-recent asset-date text-muted\">21 mins ago<\/time>&#13;<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"photo layout-horizontal letterbox-style-white\">\n<div class=\"image\">\n<div itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n            <meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"1763\"\/><br \/>\n            <meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"1176\"\/><br \/>\n            <meta itemprop=\"contentUrl\" 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https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/5\/60\/560b588d-442c-4407-98c9-b7c22b908ea9\/698916b85cdb0.image.jpg?resize=1333%2C889 1333w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/5\/60\/560b588d-442c-4407-98c9-b7c22b908ea9\/698916b85cdb0.image.jpg?resize=1476%2C985 1476w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/5\/60\/560b588d-442c-4407-98c9-b7c22b908ea9\/698916b85cdb0.image.jpg 2008w\"\/>\n            <\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"caption\">\n<p>                                <span class=\"caption-text\"><\/p>\n<p>Nizi Duke of Oz rides in the Mystic Krewe of Barkus parade.<\/p>\n<p>                                <\/span><\/p>\n<p>                                <span class=\"credit\"><br \/>\n                                    <span class=\"tnt-byline\">STAFF PHOTO BY SOPHIA GERMER<\/span><br \/>\n                                <\/span><\/p>\n<p>                        <span class=\"clearfix\"\/><br \/>\n                    <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"anchor_item_22\" class=\"gallery-item-b60e38ae-1436-467d-a92b-125859176ab3\" data-item=\"22\"\/><\/p>\n<div id=\"gallery_item_22\" class=\"gallery-item\">\n<h3>Barkus Parade 21.jpg<\/h3>\n<p>                            <span><span class=\"text-muted tnt-update-recent\">Updated <\/span>&#13;<br \/>\n        <time datetime=\"2026-02-08T17:13:20-06:00\" class=\"tnt-date tnt-update-recent asset-date text-muted\">21 mins ago<\/time>&#13;<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"photo layout-horizontal letterbox-style-white\">\n<div class=\"image\">\n<div itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n            <meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"1763\"\/><br \/>\n            <meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"1176\"\/><br \/>\n            <meta 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https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/1\/10\/110fd291-f360-472b-a27c-1d99bad3dd3c\/698916c0033c7.image.jpg?resize=1333%2C889 1333w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/1\/10\/110fd291-f360-472b-a27c-1d99bad3dd3c\/698916c0033c7.image.jpg?resize=1476%2C985 1476w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/1\/10\/110fd291-f360-472b-a27c-1d99bad3dd3c\/698916c0033c7.image.jpg 2008w\"\/>\n            <\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"caption\">\n<p>                                <span class=\"caption-text\"><\/p>\n<p>The 2026 Mystic Krewe of Barkus parade trots through the French Quarter.<\/p>\n<p>                                <\/span><\/p>\n<p>                                <span class=\"credit\"><br \/>\n                                    <span class=\"tnt-byline\">STAFF PHOTO BY SOPHIA GERMER<\/span><br \/>\n                                <\/span><\/p>\n<p>                        <span class=\"clearfix\"\/><br \/>\n                    <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"anchor_item_23\" class=\"gallery-item-b60e38ae-1436-467d-a92b-125859176ab3\" data-item=\"23\"\/><\/p>\n<div id=\"gallery_item_23\" class=\"gallery-item\">\n<h3>Barkus Parade 22.jpg<\/h3>\n<p>                            <span><span class=\"text-muted tnt-update-recent\">Updated <\/span>&#13;<br \/>\n        <time datetime=\"2026-02-08T17:13:20-06:00\" class=\"tnt-date tnt-update-recent asset-date text-muted\">21 mins ago<\/time>&#13;<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"photo layout-horizontal letterbox-style-white\">\n<div class=\"image\">\n<div itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n            <meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"1763\"\/><br \/>\n            <meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"1176\"\/><br \/>\n            <meta 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https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/a\/45\/a45eeebb-4a3d-4d19-9d76-70776af6a10e\/698916cf44afb.image.jpg?resize=1333%2C888 1333w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/a\/45\/a45eeebb-4a3d-4d19-9d76-70776af6a10e\/698916cf44afb.image.jpg?resize=1476%2C984 1476w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/a\/45\/a45eeebb-4a3d-4d19-9d76-70776af6a10e\/698916cf44afb.image.jpg 2008w\"\/>\n            <\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"caption\">\n<p>                                <span class=\"caption-text\"><\/p>\n<p>Sophie B. 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class=\"caption\">\n<p>                                <span class=\"caption-text\"><\/p>\n<p>Michelle Cheramie, owner of Zeus&#8217; Rescues, walks in the Mystic Krewe of Barkus parade.<\/p>\n<p>                                <\/span><\/p>\n<p>                                <span class=\"credit\"><br \/>\n                                    <span class=\"tnt-byline\">STAFF PHOTO BY SOPHIA GERMER<\/span><br \/>\n                                <\/span><\/p>\n<p>                        <span class=\"clearfix\"\/><br \/>\n                    <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"anchor_item_26\" class=\"gallery-item-b60e38ae-1436-467d-a92b-125859176ab3\" data-item=\"26\"\/><\/p>\n<div id=\"gallery_item_26\" class=\"gallery-item\">\n<h3>Barkus Parade 26.jpg<\/h3>\n<p>                            <span><span class=\"text-muted tnt-update-recent\">Updated <\/span>&#13;<br \/>\n        <time datetime=\"2026-02-08T17:13:20-06:00\" class=\"tnt-date tnt-update-recent asset-date text-muted\">21 mins ago<\/time>&#13;<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"photo layout-horizontal letterbox-style-white\">\n<div class=\"image\">\n<div itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n            <meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"1763\"\/><br \/>\n            <meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"1175\"\/><br \/>\n            <meta itemprop=\"contentUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/1\/3c\/13cad7b3-165d-4652-9cf1-289de37fd76f\/698916e4c3037.image.jpg?resize=1396%2C930\"\/><br \/>\n            <meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/1\/3c\/13cad7b3-165d-4652-9cf1-289de37fd76f\/698916e4c3037.image.jpg?resize=1396%2C930\"\/><br \/>\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"Barkus Parade 26.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full white\" width=\"1763\" height=\"1175\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/1\/3c\/13cad7b3-165d-4652-9cf1-289de37fd76f\/698916e4c3037.image.jpg?resize=150%2C100 150w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/1\/3c\/13cad7b3-165d-4652-9cf1-289de37fd76f\/698916e4c3037.image.jpg?resize=200%2C133 200w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/1\/3c\/13cad7b3-165d-4652-9cf1-289de37fd76f\/698916e4c3037.image.jpg?resize=225%2C150 225w, 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https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/1\/3c\/13cad7b3-165d-4652-9cf1-289de37fd76f\/698916e4c3037.image.jpg 2008w\"\/>\n            <\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"caption\">\n<p>                                <span class=\"caption-text\"><\/p>\n<p>The Streetcar Strutters perform in the Mystic Krewe of Barkus parade.<\/p>\n<p>                                <\/span><\/p>\n<p>                                <span class=\"credit\"><br \/>\n                                    <span class=\"tnt-byline\">STAFF PHOTO BY SOPHIA GERMER<\/span><br \/>\n                                <\/span><\/p>\n<p>                        <span class=\"clearfix\"\/><br \/>\n                    <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"anchor_item_27\" class=\"gallery-item-b60e38ae-1436-467d-a92b-125859176ab3\" data-item=\"27\"\/><\/p>\n<div id=\"gallery_item_27\" class=\"gallery-item\">\n<h3>Barkus Parade 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content=\"https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/a\/8a\/a8a3e679-e659-49bf-8456-71f755c25e06\/698916eb08daf.image.jpg?resize=1396%2C930\"\/><br \/>\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"Barkus Parade 28.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full white\" width=\"1763\" height=\"1175\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/a\/8a\/a8a3e679-e659-49bf-8456-71f755c25e06\/698916eb08daf.image.jpg?resize=150%2C100 150w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/a\/8a\/a8a3e679-e659-49bf-8456-71f755c25e06\/698916eb08daf.image.jpg?resize=200%2C133 200w, 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https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/a\/8a\/a8a3e679-e659-49bf-8456-71f755c25e06\/698916eb08daf.image.jpg?resize=750%2C500 750w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/a\/8a\/a8a3e679-e659-49bf-8456-71f755c25e06\/698916eb08daf.image.jpg?resize=990%2C660 990w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/a\/8a\/a8a3e679-e659-49bf-8456-71f755c25e06\/698916eb08daf.image.jpg?resize=1035%2C690 1035w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/a\/8a\/a8a3e679-e659-49bf-8456-71f755c25e06\/698916eb08daf.image.jpg?resize=1200%2C800 1200w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/a\/8a\/a8a3e679-e659-49bf-8456-71f755c25e06\/698916eb08daf.image.jpg?resize=1333%2C888 1333w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/a\/8a\/a8a3e679-e659-49bf-8456-71f755c25e06\/698916eb08daf.image.jpg?resize=1476%2C984 1476w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/a\/8a\/a8a3e679-e659-49bf-8456-71f755c25e06\/698916eb08daf.image.jpg 2008w\"\/>\n            <\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"caption\">\n<p>                                <span class=\"caption-text\"><\/p>\n<p>Road Dog in the Mystic Krewe of Barkus parade.<\/p>\n<p>                                <\/span><\/p>\n<p>                                <span class=\"credit\"><br \/>\n                                    <span class=\"tnt-byline\">STAFF PHOTO BY SOPHIA GERMER<\/span><br \/>\n                                <\/span><\/p>\n<p>                        <span class=\"clearfix\"\/><br \/>\n                    <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"anchor_item_28\" class=\"gallery-item-b60e38ae-1436-467d-a92b-125859176ab3\" data-item=\"28\"\/><\/p>\n<div id=\"gallery_item_28\" class=\"gallery-item\">\n<h3>Barkus Parade 29.jpg<\/h3>\n<p>                            <span><span class=\"text-muted tnt-update-recent\">Updated <\/span>&#13;<br \/>\n        <time datetime=\"2026-02-08T17:13:20-06:00\" class=\"tnt-date tnt-update-recent asset-date text-muted\">21 mins ago<\/time>&#13;<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"photo layout-horizontal letterbox-style-white\">\n<div class=\"image\">\n<div itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n            <meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"1763\"\/><br \/>\n            <meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"1175\"\/><br \/>\n            <meta itemprop=\"contentUrl\" 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https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/e\/60\/e60165f5-4a2e-43f6-969c-d8a4e19b74f6\/698916f1eced2.image.jpg?resize=200%2C133 200w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/e\/60\/e60165f5-4a2e-43f6-969c-d8a4e19b74f6\/698916f1eced2.image.jpg?resize=225%2C150 225w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/e\/60\/e60165f5-4a2e-43f6-969c-d8a4e19b74f6\/698916f1eced2.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 300w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/e\/60\/e60165f5-4a2e-43f6-969c-d8a4e19b74f6\/698916f1eced2.image.jpg?resize=400%2C267 400w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/e\/60\/e60165f5-4a2e-43f6-969c-d8a4e19b74f6\/698916f1eced2.image.jpg?resize=540%2C360 540w, 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https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/e\/60\/e60165f5-4a2e-43f6-969c-d8a4e19b74f6\/698916f1eced2.image.jpg?resize=1333%2C888 1333w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/e\/60\/e60165f5-4a2e-43f6-969c-d8a4e19b74f6\/698916f1eced2.image.jpg?resize=1476%2C984 1476w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/e\/60\/e60165f5-4a2e-43f6-969c-d8a4e19b74f6\/698916f1eced2.image.jpg 2008w\"\/>\n            <\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"caption\">\n<p>                                <span class=\"caption-text\"><\/p>\n<p>The 2026 Mystic Krewe of Barkus parade trots through the French Quarter.<\/p>\n<p>                                <\/span><\/p>\n<p>                                <span class=\"credit\"><br \/>\n                                    <span class=\"tnt-byline\">STAFF PHOTO BY SOPHIA GERMER<\/span><br \/>\n                                <\/span><\/p>\n<p>                        <span class=\"clearfix\"\/><br \/>\n                    <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"anchor_item_29\" class=\"gallery-item-b60e38ae-1436-467d-a92b-125859176ab3\" data-item=\"29\"\/><\/p>\n<div id=\"gallery_item_29\" class=\"gallery-item\">\n<h3>Barkus Parade 30.jpg<\/h3>\n<p>                            <span><span class=\"text-muted tnt-update-recent\">Updated <\/span>&#13;<br \/>\n        <time datetime=\"2026-02-08T17:13:20-06:00\" class=\"tnt-date tnt-update-recent asset-date text-muted\">21 mins ago<\/time>&#13;<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"photo layout-horizontal letterbox-style-white\">\n<div class=\"image\">\n<div itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n            <meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"1763\"\/><br \/>\n            <meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"1175\"\/><br \/>\n            <meta 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https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/4\/a7\/4a75da3b-5c0d-4c4f-8fda-2e96a529b345\/698916f9da906.image.jpg?resize=200%2C133 200w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/4\/a7\/4a75da3b-5c0d-4c4f-8fda-2e96a529b345\/698916f9da906.image.jpg?resize=225%2C150 225w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/4\/a7\/4a75da3b-5c0d-4c4f-8fda-2e96a529b345\/698916f9da906.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 300w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/4\/a7\/4a75da3b-5c0d-4c4f-8fda-2e96a529b345\/698916f9da906.image.jpg?resize=400%2C267 400w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/4\/a7\/4a75da3b-5c0d-4c4f-8fda-2e96a529b345\/698916f9da906.image.jpg?resize=540%2C360 540w, 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https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/4\/a7\/4a75da3b-5c0d-4c4f-8fda-2e96a529b345\/698916f9da906.image.jpg?resize=1333%2C888 1333w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/4\/a7\/4a75da3b-5c0d-4c4f-8fda-2e96a529b345\/698916f9da906.image.jpg?resize=1476%2C984 1476w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/4\/a7\/4a75da3b-5c0d-4c4f-8fda-2e96a529b345\/698916f9da906.image.jpg 2008w\"\/>\n            <\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"caption\">\n<p>                                <span class=\"caption-text\"><\/p>\n<p>Kristie Nalley holds Cookie, a rescue dog, in the Mystic Krewe of Barkus parade.<\/p>\n<p>                                <\/span><\/p>\n<p>                                <span class=\"credit\"><br \/>\n                                    <span class=\"tnt-byline\">STAFF PHOTO BY SOPHIA GERMER<\/span><br \/>\n                                <\/span><\/p>\n<p>                        <span class=\"clearfix\"\/><br \/>\n                    <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"anchor_item_30\" class=\"gallery-item-b60e38ae-1436-467d-a92b-125859176ab3\" data-item=\"30\"\/><\/p>\n<div id=\"gallery_item_30\" class=\"gallery-item\">\n<h3>Barkus Parade 31.jpg<\/h3>\n<p>                            <span><span class=\"text-muted tnt-update-recent\">Updated <\/span>&#13;<br \/>\n        <time datetime=\"2026-02-08T17:13:20-06:00\" class=\"tnt-date tnt-update-recent asset-date text-muted\">21 mins ago<\/time>&#13;<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"photo layout-horizontal letterbox-style-white\">\n<div class=\"image\">\n<div itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n            <meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"1763\"\/><br \/>\n            <meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"1175\"\/><br \/>\n           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150w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/c\/8c\/c8cc6dc7-9897-4b36-b486-9b82daefd0e0\/69891700dd16e.image.jpg?resize=200%2C133 200w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/c\/8c\/c8cc6dc7-9897-4b36-b486-9b82daefd0e0\/69891700dd16e.image.jpg?resize=225%2C150 225w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/c\/8c\/c8cc6dc7-9897-4b36-b486-9b82daefd0e0\/69891700dd16e.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 300w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/c\/8c\/c8cc6dc7-9897-4b36-b486-9b82daefd0e0\/69891700dd16e.image.jpg?resize=400%2C267 400w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/c\/8c\/c8cc6dc7-9897-4b36-b486-9b82daefd0e0\/69891700dd16e.image.jpg?resize=540%2C360 540w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/c\/8c\/c8cc6dc7-9897-4b36-b486-9b82daefd0e0\/69891700dd16e.image.jpg?resize=640%2C427 640w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/c\/8c\/c8cc6dc7-9897-4b36-b486-9b82daefd0e0\/69891700dd16e.image.jpg?resize=750%2C500 750w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/c\/8c\/c8cc6dc7-9897-4b36-b486-9b82daefd0e0\/69891700dd16e.image.jpg?resize=990%2C660 990w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/c\/8c\/c8cc6dc7-9897-4b36-b486-9b82daefd0e0\/69891700dd16e.image.jpg?resize=1035%2C690 1035w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/c\/8c\/c8cc6dc7-9897-4b36-b486-9b82daefd0e0\/69891700dd16e.image.jpg?resize=1200%2C800 1200w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/c\/8c\/c8cc6dc7-9897-4b36-b486-9b82daefd0e0\/69891700dd16e.image.jpg?resize=1333%2C888 1333w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/c\/8c\/c8cc6dc7-9897-4b36-b486-9b82daefd0e0\/69891700dd16e.image.jpg?resize=1476%2C984 1476w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/c\/8c\/c8cc6dc7-9897-4b36-b486-9b82daefd0e0\/69891700dd16e.image.jpg 2008w\"\/>\n            <\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"caption\">\n<p>                                <span class=\"caption-text\"><\/p>\n<p>Take Paws Rescue adoptable puppy Leo is carried in the Mystic Krewe of Barkus parade.<\/p>\n<p>                                <\/span><\/p>\n<p>                                <span class=\"credit\"><br \/>\n                                    <span class=\"tnt-byline\">STAFF PHOTO BY SOPHIA GERMER<\/span><br \/>\n                                <\/span><\/p>\n<p>                        <span class=\"clearfix\"\/><br \/>\n                    <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"anchor_item_31\" class=\"gallery-item-b60e38ae-1436-467d-a92b-125859176ab3\" data-item=\"31\"\/><\/p>\n<div id=\"gallery_item_31\" class=\"gallery-item\">\n<h3>Barkus Parade 32.jpg<\/h3>\n<p>                            <span><span class=\"text-muted tnt-update-recent\">Updated <\/span>&#13;<br \/>\n        <time datetime=\"2026-02-08T17:13:20-06:00\" class=\"tnt-date tnt-update-recent asset-date text-muted\">21 mins ago<\/time>&#13;<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"photo layout-horizontal letterbox-style-white\">\n<div class=\"image\">\n<div itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n            <meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"1763\"\/><br \/>\n            <meta itemprop=\"height\" 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https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/7\/a7\/7a7391de-3e7c-49cc-a402-edcc76a7039b\/69891708889f4.image.jpg?resize=1200%2C800 1200w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/7\/a7\/7a7391de-3e7c-49cc-a402-edcc76a7039b\/69891708889f4.image.jpg?resize=1333%2C888 1333w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/7\/a7\/7a7391de-3e7c-49cc-a402-edcc76a7039b\/69891708889f4.image.jpg?resize=1476%2C984 1476w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/7\/a7\/7a7391de-3e7c-49cc-a402-edcc76a7039b\/69891708889f4.image.jpg 2008w\"\/>\n            <\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"caption\">\n<p>                                <span class=\"caption-text\"><\/p>\n<p>The NOLA Showgirls walks in the Mystic Krewe of Barkus parade.<\/p>\n<p>                                <\/span><\/p>\n<p>                                <span class=\"credit\"><br \/>\n                                    <span class=\"tnt-byline\">STAFF PHOTO BY SOPHIA GERMER<\/span><br \/>\n                                <\/span><\/p>\n<p>                        <span class=\"clearfix\"\/><br \/>\n                    <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"anchor_item_32\" class=\"gallery-item-b60e38ae-1436-467d-a92b-125859176ab3\" data-item=\"32\"\/><\/p>\n<div id=\"gallery_item_32\" class=\"gallery-item\">\n<h3>Barkus Parade 33.jpg<\/h3>\n<p>                            <span><span class=\"text-muted tnt-update-recent\">Updated <\/span>&#13;<br \/>\n        <time datetime=\"2026-02-08T17:13:20-06:00\" class=\"tnt-date tnt-update-recent asset-date text-muted\">21 mins ago<\/time>&#13;<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"photo layout-horizontal letterbox-style-white\">\n<div class=\"image\">\n<div itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n            <meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"1763\"\/><br \/>\n            <meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"1175\"\/><br \/>\n            <meta itemprop=\"contentUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/8\/c6\/8c6c07ce-3c18-4a45-8b3e-c73417976abe\/6989170e13a75.image.jpg?resize=1396%2C930\"\/><br \/>\n            <meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/8\/c6\/8c6c07ce-3c18-4a45-8b3e-c73417976abe\/6989170e13a75.image.jpg?resize=1396%2C930\"\/><br \/>\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"Barkus Parade 33.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full white\" width=\"1763\" height=\"1175\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/8\/c6\/8c6c07ce-3c18-4a45-8b3e-c73417976abe\/6989170e13a75.image.jpg?resize=150%2C100 150w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/8\/c6\/8c6c07ce-3c18-4a45-8b3e-c73417976abe\/6989170e13a75.image.jpg?resize=200%2C133 200w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/8\/c6\/8c6c07ce-3c18-4a45-8b3e-c73417976abe\/6989170e13a75.image.jpg?resize=225%2C150 225w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/8\/c6\/8c6c07ce-3c18-4a45-8b3e-c73417976abe\/6989170e13a75.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 300w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/8\/c6\/8c6c07ce-3c18-4a45-8b3e-c73417976abe\/6989170e13a75.image.jpg?resize=400%2C267 400w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/8\/c6\/8c6c07ce-3c18-4a45-8b3e-c73417976abe\/6989170e13a75.image.jpg?resize=540%2C360 540w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/8\/c6\/8c6c07ce-3c18-4a45-8b3e-c73417976abe\/6989170e13a75.image.jpg?resize=640%2C427 640w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/8\/c6\/8c6c07ce-3c18-4a45-8b3e-c73417976abe\/6989170e13a75.image.jpg?resize=750%2C500 750w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/8\/c6\/8c6c07ce-3c18-4a45-8b3e-c73417976abe\/6989170e13a75.image.jpg?resize=990%2C660 990w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/8\/c6\/8c6c07ce-3c18-4a45-8b3e-c73417976abe\/6989170e13a75.image.jpg?resize=1035%2C690 1035w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/8\/c6\/8c6c07ce-3c18-4a45-8b3e-c73417976abe\/6989170e13a75.image.jpg?resize=1200%2C800 1200w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/8\/c6\/8c6c07ce-3c18-4a45-8b3e-c73417976abe\/6989170e13a75.image.jpg?resize=1333%2C888 1333w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/8\/c6\/8c6c07ce-3c18-4a45-8b3e-c73417976abe\/6989170e13a75.image.jpg?resize=1476%2C984 1476w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/8\/c6\/8c6c07ce-3c18-4a45-8b3e-c73417976abe\/6989170e13a75.image.jpg 2008w\"\/>\n            <\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"caption\">\n<p>                                <span class=\"caption-text\"><\/p>\n<p>Navy Charles, 7, hands out dog treats during the Mystic Krewe of Barkus parade.<\/p>\n<p>                                <\/span><\/p>\n<p>                                <span class=\"credit\"><br \/>\n                                    <span class=\"tnt-byline\">STAFF PHOTO BY SOPHIA GERMER<\/span><br \/>\n                                <\/span><\/p>\n<p>                        <span class=\"clearfix\"\/><br \/>\n                    <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"anchor_item_33\" class=\"gallery-item-b60e38ae-1436-467d-a92b-125859176ab3\" data-item=\"33\"\/><\/p>\n<div id=\"gallery_item_33\" class=\"gallery-item\">\n<h3>Barkus Parade 34.jpg<\/h3>\n<p>                            <span><span class=\"text-muted tnt-update-recent\">Updated <\/span>&#13;<br \/>\n        <time datetime=\"2026-02-08T17:13:20-06:00\" class=\"tnt-date tnt-update-recent asset-date text-muted\">21 mins ago<\/time>&#13;<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"photo layout-horizontal letterbox-style-white\">\n<div class=\"image\">\n<div itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n            <meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"1763\"\/><br \/>\n            <meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"1175\"\/><br \/>\n            <meta itemprop=\"contentUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/e\/9e\/e9eadf31-4172-4396-bec7-164caa469744\/698917161b477.image.jpg?resize=1396%2C930\"\/><br \/>\n            <meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/e\/9e\/e9eadf31-4172-4396-bec7-164caa469744\/698917161b477.image.jpg?resize=1396%2C930\"\/><br \/>\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"Barkus Parade 34.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full white\" width=\"1763\" height=\"1175\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/e\/9e\/e9eadf31-4172-4396-bec7-164caa469744\/698917161b477.image.jpg?resize=150%2C100 150w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/e\/9e\/e9eadf31-4172-4396-bec7-164caa469744\/698917161b477.image.jpg?resize=200%2C133 200w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/e\/9e\/e9eadf31-4172-4396-bec7-164caa469744\/698917161b477.image.jpg?resize=225%2C150 225w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/e\/9e\/e9eadf31-4172-4396-bec7-164caa469744\/698917161b477.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 300w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/e\/9e\/e9eadf31-4172-4396-bec7-164caa469744\/698917161b477.image.jpg?resize=400%2C267 400w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/e\/9e\/e9eadf31-4172-4396-bec7-164caa469744\/698917161b477.image.jpg?resize=540%2C360 540w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/e\/9e\/e9eadf31-4172-4396-bec7-164caa469744\/698917161b477.image.jpg?resize=640%2C427 640w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/e\/9e\/e9eadf31-4172-4396-bec7-164caa469744\/698917161b477.image.jpg?resize=750%2C500 750w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/e\/9e\/e9eadf31-4172-4396-bec7-164caa469744\/698917161b477.image.jpg?resize=990%2C660 990w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/e\/9e\/e9eadf31-4172-4396-bec7-164caa469744\/698917161b477.image.jpg?resize=1035%2C690 1035w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/e\/9e\/e9eadf31-4172-4396-bec7-164caa469744\/698917161b477.image.jpg?resize=1200%2C800 1200w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/e\/9e\/e9eadf31-4172-4396-bec7-164caa469744\/698917161b477.image.jpg?resize=1333%2C888 1333w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/e\/9e\/e9eadf31-4172-4396-bec7-164caa469744\/698917161b477.image.jpg?resize=1476%2C984 1476w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/e\/9e\/e9eadf31-4172-4396-bec7-164caa469744\/698917161b477.image.jpg 2008w\"\/>\n            <\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"caption\">\n<p>                                <span class=\"caption-text\"><\/p>\n<p>Birthday pup Hanu trots in the Mystic Krewe of Barkus parade.<\/p>\n<p>                                <\/span><\/p>\n<p>                                <span class=\"credit\"><br \/>\n                                    <span class=\"tnt-byline\">STAFF PHOTO BY SOPHIA GERMER<\/span><br \/>\n                                <\/span><\/p>\n<p>                        <span class=\"clearfix\"\/><br \/>\n                    <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"anchor_item_34\" class=\"gallery-item-b60e38ae-1436-467d-a92b-125859176ab3\" data-item=\"34\"\/><\/p>\n<div id=\"gallery_item_34\" class=\"gallery-item\">\n<h3>Barkus Parade 35.jpg<\/h3>\n<p>                            <span><span class=\"text-muted tnt-update-recent\">Updated <\/span>&#13;<br \/>\n        <time datetime=\"2026-02-08T17:13:20-06:00\" class=\"tnt-date tnt-update-recent asset-date text-muted\">21 mins ago<\/time>&#13;<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"photo layout-horizontal letterbox-style-white\">\n<div class=\"image\">\n<div itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n            <meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"1763\"\/><br \/>\n            <meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"1175\"\/><br \/>\n            <meta itemprop=\"contentUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/8\/2d\/82dba6ee-3ea5-467e-a880-c1f61605fe3e\/6989171f8b7b4.image.jpg?resize=1396%2C930\"\/><br \/>\n            <meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/8\/2d\/82dba6ee-3ea5-467e-a880-c1f61605fe3e\/6989171f8b7b4.image.jpg?resize=1396%2C930\"\/><br \/>\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"Barkus Parade 35.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full white\" width=\"1763\" height=\"1175\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/8\/2d\/82dba6ee-3ea5-467e-a880-c1f61605fe3e\/6989171f8b7b4.image.jpg?resize=150%2C100 150w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/8\/2d\/82dba6ee-3ea5-467e-a880-c1f61605fe3e\/6989171f8b7b4.image.jpg?resize=200%2C133 200w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/8\/2d\/82dba6ee-3ea5-467e-a880-c1f61605fe3e\/6989171f8b7b4.image.jpg?resize=225%2C150 225w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/8\/2d\/82dba6ee-3ea5-467e-a880-c1f61605fe3e\/6989171f8b7b4.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 300w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/8\/2d\/82dba6ee-3ea5-467e-a880-c1f61605fe3e\/6989171f8b7b4.image.jpg?resize=400%2C267 400w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/8\/2d\/82dba6ee-3ea5-467e-a880-c1f61605fe3e\/6989171f8b7b4.image.jpg?resize=540%2C360 540w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/8\/2d\/82dba6ee-3ea5-467e-a880-c1f61605fe3e\/6989171f8b7b4.image.jpg?resize=640%2C427 640w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/8\/2d\/82dba6ee-3ea5-467e-a880-c1f61605fe3e\/6989171f8b7b4.image.jpg?resize=750%2C500 750w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/8\/2d\/82dba6ee-3ea5-467e-a880-c1f61605fe3e\/6989171f8b7b4.image.jpg?resize=990%2C660 990w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/8\/2d\/82dba6ee-3ea5-467e-a880-c1f61605fe3e\/6989171f8b7b4.image.jpg?resize=1035%2C690 1035w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/8\/2d\/82dba6ee-3ea5-467e-a880-c1f61605fe3e\/6989171f8b7b4.image.jpg?resize=1200%2C800 1200w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/8\/2d\/82dba6ee-3ea5-467e-a880-c1f61605fe3e\/6989171f8b7b4.image.jpg?resize=1333%2C888 1333w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/8\/2d\/82dba6ee-3ea5-467e-a880-c1f61605fe3e\/6989171f8b7b4.image.jpg?resize=1476%2C984 1476w, https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/8\/2d\/82dba6ee-3ea5-467e-a880-c1f61605fe3e\/6989171f8b7b4.image.jpg 2008w\"\/>\n            <\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"caption\">\n<p>                                <span class=\"caption-text\"><\/p>\n<p>Sugar takes a break from parading to receive pets from Cathy Brown during the Mystic Krewe of Barkus parade.<\/p>\n<p>                                <\/span><\/p>\n<p>                                <span class=\"credit\"><br \/>\n                                    <span class=\"tnt-byline\">STAFF PHOTO BY SOPHIA GERMER<\/span><br \/>\n                                <\/span><\/p>\n<p>                        <span class=\"clearfix\"\/><br \/>\n                    <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"anchor_item_35\" class=\"gallery-item-b60e38ae-1436-467d-a92b-125859176ab3\" data-item=\"35\"\/><\/p>\n<div id=\"gallery_item_35\" class=\"gallery-item\">\n<h3>Barkus Parade 36.jpg<\/h3>\n<p>                            <span><span class=\"text-muted tnt-update-recent\">Updated <\/span>&#13;<br \/>\n        <time datetime=\"2026-02-08T17:13:20-06:00\" class=\"tnt-date tnt-update-recent asset-date text-muted\">21 mins ago<\/time>&#13;<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"photo layout-horizontal letterbox-style-white\">\n<div class=\"image\">\n<div itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n            <meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"1625\"\/><br \/>\n            <meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"1275\"\/><br \/>\n            <meta itemprop=\"contentUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/0\/8c\/08ce1a6d-e08f-4ace-8520-a34b16b75c91\/69891722ad409.image.jpg?resize=1396%2C1095\"\/><br \/>\n            <meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/0\/8c\/08ce1a6d-e08f-4ace-8520-a34b16b75c91\/69891722ad409.image.jpg?resize=1396%2C1095\"\/><br \/>\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"Barkus Parade 36.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full 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class=\"caption\">\n<p>                                <span class=\"caption-text\"><\/p>\n<p>Fourteen-year-old Pebbles is carried in the Mystic Krewe of Barkus parade.<\/p>\n<p>                                <\/span><\/p>\n<p>                                <span class=\"credit\"><br \/>\n                                    <span class=\"tnt-byline\">STAFF PHOTO BY SOPHIA GERMER<\/span><br \/>\n                                <\/span><\/p>\n<p>                        <span class=\"clearfix\"\/><br \/>\n                    <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"anchor_item_36\" class=\"gallery-item-b60e38ae-1436-467d-a92b-125859176ab3\" data-item=\"36\"\/><\/p>\n<div id=\"gallery_item_36\" class=\"gallery-item\">\n<h3>Barkus Parade 37.jpg<\/h3>\n<p>                            <span><span class=\"text-muted tnt-update-recent\">Updated <\/span>&#13;<br \/>\n        <time datetime=\"2026-02-08T17:13:20-06:00\" class=\"tnt-date tnt-update-recent asset-date text-muted\">21 mins ago<\/time>&#13;<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"photo layout-horizontal letterbox-style-white\">\n<div class=\"image\">\n<div itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n            <meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"1763\"\/><br \/>\n            <meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"1176\"\/><br \/>\n            <meta itemprop=\"contentUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/2\/64\/264e15a6-6033-47f8-9a0c-a1ba6ba91cfd\/69891728b68a6.image.jpg?resize=1396%2C931\"\/><br \/>\n            <meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/nola.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/2\/64\/264e15a6-6033-47f8-9a0c-a1ba6ba91cfd\/69891728b68a6.image.jpg?resize=1396%2C931\"\/><br \/>\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" 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