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The Krewe of Cork takes to streets of the Quarter on Feb. 6.
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The Krewe of Excalibur rolls Feb. 6 in Metairie.
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The Legion of Mars, which annually salutes military and first responders, will roll Feb. 7.
The Spartan Society parades on the Uptown route on Feb. 7.
KIDS KREWE DU MARKET: German Coast Farmers’ Market will host a parade Feb. 7, 10 a.m., at St. Charles Parish East Regional Library, 160 W. Campus Drive in Destrehan. Children will ride in decorated wagons, pulled by parents. Wagon check-in is at the welcome booth at 9:30 a.m. (504) 782-8517. KREWE OF PONTCHARTRAIN: The parade, Feb. 7, starts at 11:30 a.m. at the corner of Tchoupitoulas Street and Napoleon Avenue and runs the St. Charles Avenue route. www.kofp. com.
LEGION OF MARS: The krewe, named for the Roman god of war, was founded 10 years ago by combat veterans to honor people who have served in the military and civilian first responders. It will roll at noon Feb. 7 on the St. Charles Avenue route, starting at Napoleon Avenue. legionofmars.com. KNIGHTS OF NEMESIS: The coed krewe, which dates from 2003, rolls Feb. 7, 1 p.m., on West Judge Perez Drive in Chalmette at St. Bernard Civic Center. www.knightsofnemesis.org.
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The Krewe of Carrollton parades on the Uptown route in New Orleans on Feb. 7.
Carnival krewes get the parties started
St. Charles route. www.kreweoHere’s a look at who’s hitting streets, the foshun.com. and where, for the weekend. KREWE OF CORK: The 400-member Royal Street walking parade dedicated to sipping while sharing custom-made beads and other throws will roll Feb. 6, 3 p.m., in the French Quarter. thekreweofcork.com. KREWE OF OSHUN: The krewe, founded in 1996, was named for the Yoruba goddess of love and uses the peacock as its symbol. Its signature throw is the hand-decorated fan. The parade rolls Feb. 6, 6 p.m., on
KREWE OF CLEOPATRA: The allfemale parade, which began rolling in 1972 on the West Bank, will ride Feb. 6, 6:30 p.m., on the St. Charles route starting at Jefferson Avenue. kreweofcleopatra.org. KREWE OF EXCALIBUR: The co-ed, family-friendly krewe rolls in Metairie on Feb. 6, 7 p.m., following the traditional Veterans Boulevard route, starting at Clearview shopping center and ending at Martin Behrman. www.kreweofexcalibur.com.
KREWE OF CHOCTAW: The parade, which will roll Feb. 7, 2 p.m., on the St. Charles Avenue route, first rolled on the West Bank in 1939, using 10 former U.S. mail wagons as floats. The krewe’s signature throws are hand-decorated wooden tomahawks. www.kreweofchoctaw.com. KREWE OF FRERET: Founded in 2011 by Loyola University grads and joined in 2022 by the all-female Krewe of Themis, the krewe’s signature throw is a decorated mask.
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If your dog wants to see a parade, make it Barkus As Carnival season ramps up, it’s tempting to include the whole family in the fun — including the four-legged members. While Mardi Gras is a blast for people, parade routes are often not the safest or most comfortable place for pets. In most cases, the best choice is to leave dogs at home, where they are safe and comfortable, far from the noise and chaos that is Carnival season. But there’s one big excepTraci Howerton tion. Let’s go to the good news first. ANIMAL The Mystic Krewe of Barkus RESCUE offers a more controlled, dogcentered Mardi Gras experience. Barkus is celebrating its 33rd anniversary on Sunday, Feb. 8, with the theme “Wicked & Wagged: Barkus Believes in Change for Good.” The festivities will be held at Armstrong Park beginning at 10:30 a.m., featuring pet-related vendors, adoptable dogs, food, music and more. The parade begins promptly at 1 p.m. and follows a 15-block route through the Vieux Carre, stopping at the VIP reviewing stand at Good Friends Bar at the corner of Dauphine and St. Ann streets, where VIPs will toast the Royal Court. Celebrity grand marshal will be New Orleans’ First Dog Nacho Moreno, beloved French bulldog of Mayor Helena Moreno. Pet-friendly parades like Barkus are typically lower key than traditional Mardi Gras parades. They generally don’t include loud marching bands or massive floats, making them a safer option for dogs that are comfortable around crowds. Even so, good judgment is key. Watch your dog closely for signs of stress such as shaking, excessive panting, tucked tails or attempts to flee. Always have an exit plan, and don’t hesitate to leave early if your pet seems anxious. Missing part of a parade is far better than pushing a dog past its comfort level. Once the parades roll on, hazards can linger. Be cautious when walking pets after festivities conclude. Chicken bones, broken glass, trash and discarded throws often remain hidden in grass and bushes, even after street sweepers have passed. A quick sniff can turn dangerous if pets ingest something harmful. Other pet-friendly parades include the Krewe
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Tina Brown, left, helps to sort beads at Arc of Greater New Orleans while Nyra Landry holds a bag of beads that are already sorted, separated and bagged. Landry is the Arc’s recycling center supervisor.
Throw me something recycled! Bead sales at the Arc pay for disability programs and help the environment
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If you ask Eric Bertrand what he enjoys the most about participating in the programs at Arc of Greater New Orleans, he doesn’t hesitate. “I like the parties, the balls and I also like sorting Mardi Gras beads,” said Bertrand, 35, who has been a participant at Arc since he was 17. “It takes patience to sort the beads, but it’s not too hard and I have confidence
Eric Bertrand holds some of the beads he’s sorted at Arc of Greater Orleans in its recycling bead center in Metairie.
in myself.” Bertrand is one of 500 children and adults who attend Arc, a nonprofit organization founded in 1953 that focuses on assisting those with intellectual and developmental disabilities including Down syndrome, cerebral palsy and autism. With locations in Metairie, New Orleans, Chalmette, Westwego and Mandeville, Arc provides speech, occupational and physical therapy for young children; assists adults with day-to-day living skills to become more independent; and provides job placement, including working in Arc’s bead recycling center in Metairie. “We collect donated beads and other throws throughout the year,” said
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