24th Annual Artistic Krewe of Barkus Parade
"Dogs Going Overboard - Barkus Sails the Seven Seas!"
When: Sunday, March 2, 2025
We are excited to announce that our 24th Krewe of Barkus Mardi Gras Dog Parade will take place in Downtown McKinney, Texas, on Sunday, February 15, 2026.
What do you think of when you hear the word "nautical"? Do you think "Under the Seas"? Sailboats & Yachts? Mermaids? Sea Creatures? Pirates?
Or maybe you go dark and think of the Titanic. We go "old school" and think of 20,000 Leagues Under the Seas, Gilligan's Island, or Finding Nemo.
ALL of those would apply to next year's dog paddling theme when we sail-ebrate the theme for 2026:
"Dogs Going Overboard - Barkus Sails the Seven Seas!"
Deadline: Saturday, February 14, 2026
Parade Day
- Check-in: 12:30 p.m.
- Parade Start: 2 p.m.
Dr. Glen Mitchell Park
300 W. Louisiana St. | Historic Downtown McKinney
For more information, please visit our website: https://mckinneytexas.org/674/Krewe-of-Barkus.
If you have any questions about themes or costumes, please contact Blynda Christian at kreweofbarkustx@gmail.com.