[1] The Mystic Krewe of Barkus traces its history to a November 1992 meeting of the Margaret Orr fan club.
[4] Orr is a meteorologist for New Orleans television station WDSU and regularly participates in the event as a Mistress of Ceremonies.
The parade evolved from a bar prank, as a member of the club hatched the idea for a canine-centered "krewe" and it took hold.
Throughout the years, the annual event has donated hundreds of thousands of dollars for dog-related nonprofits.
[4] Local New Orleanian Matt Rinard is the official artist for the Krewe of Barkus since 1998.