This year’s theme: “Game of Bones - the Canine Kingdom Rules”

It will be tail-wagging fun as we journey into an imaginary world of canines and castles.  Parading pups and their people will wear ​costumes inspired by noble houses of the Seven Kingdoms.  We expect to see regal kings and queens, magicians, brave knights, rogues, ​lots of daring dragons and a mystical creature or two.  We used Ai to generate some costume theme ideas below, but we can’t wait to see ​the creativity and spirit our guests bring to this spectacle of sword and sorcery.

Schedule of events

Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025

10:30 am - 5:00 pm Riverfront Park, Apalachica

14th Annual Mardi Gras Barkus Parade & Festival

10:30 am - 12:45 pm - Parade Registration

11:00 am - 3:30 pm - Silent Auction

12:00 pm - Street Entertainment

1:00 pm - Barkus Parade

11:00 am - 5:00 pm Live Music by Chicken Phat

Beer and Wine Garden with local Craft Brews

Pet & Family Photos

Pet Adoptions: Franklin County Humane Society

Animal Ambassadors: Florida Wild Mammal Assoc.

Non-profit exhibitors

T-shirt & Mardi Gras Merchandise

Craft Vendor Sales

Date: Feb 21 -22, 2025