Feb. 14, 2010 – 8th Annual Krewe of Barkus Parade (McKinney, TX)

It’s going to be hearts and hounds this Valentine’s Day in Historic Downtown McKinney at the Art Institute of McKinney’s annual Krewe of Barkus Mardi Gras Dog Parade. This year we will be celebrating Barkus Romance and paying tribute to both real and fictional Valentines from TV, Movies and in the News. All area hounds and their handlers are encouraged to come dressed in their “Valentine’s Best”. Costume prizes will be awarded in the following categories: Best Movie Valentine – Best Television Valentine, Best Political Valentine, Best Fairy Tale Valentine and Best Valentine in the News. Patterned after the legendary Mystic Krewe of Barkus in New Orleans, the festival will feature a parade, festivities and shopping galore! For more information, visit www.downtownmckinney.com or call McKinney Main Street at 972.547.2661.