Beggin Strips' Barkus Parade
When: February 15, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Where: Registration is at Clementine's
Mardi Gras goes to the dogs... and cats, fish, livestock and many more animals as pet lovers bring their faithful companions in the 17th annual celebration of pets. Registration begins at Clementine's at the corner of Allen and Menard at 10:00 a..m. Sponsored by Beggin' Strips, the parade steps off at 1:00 p.m. from Clementine's and makes its way through Soulard concluding at Soulard Market Park. Beggin' Strips provides ědoggie bagsî for the first 1,500 registrants. Animal participants are subject to the approval of Mardi Gras, Inc.and the St. Louis Department of Animal Control based on appropriateness, temperament and health.
Cost: Free, however, particpants are encouraged to make a $5 donation to the Open Door Animal Sanctuary, a no-kill animal shelter