Barkus Parade 2023
King Pete Sampras Gelderman with his entourage
The 30th anniversary of the Mystic Krewe of Barkus parade had lots of tails wagging. The parade members and their human companions gathered in Armstrong park and then paraded through the French Quarter on February 12th. French Quarter resident and photographer Andrew Simoneaux, who specializes in pet portraits captured the parade participants and canine spectators in all their glory.
- by Andrew Simoneaux
Billie Jean King Gelderman reigned as Queen and seemed unfazed by all the hoopla.
Grand Marshal Bea Broussard is an eight-year-old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel who is the daughter of Brian and Aimee Broussard of Baton Rouge.
This year’s theme? Top Dogs: Barkus Comes to the Rescue!"
Sheriff Susan Hutson with Sergeants Albie and Tiny
See more of photographer Andrew Simoneaux’s photography on his website. You’ll find more of his personality-packed pet portraits on @PetsofNola on Instagram and can cntact him at photo@andrewsimoneaux.com to schedule your pet’s portrait.
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