Dogs! Cats! Rabbits! Oh My!

We had beautiful weather for

Krewe of Barkus & Meoux Pet Parade today

in downtown Shreveport, LA.

The theme was "Pawsitively Pet-riotic".

Nice size crowd, and great participants.

Sophia taking it all in when we first pulled up.
There were plenty of dogs in tutus.

Tons of Saints garb decorated pets.

Most kept to the theme with red, white, and blue.

This is the king of the parade.
I asked if he'd take a photo with Soso.
She was a little freaked out by him,
but all was good after he gave her a strand
of Fleur-De-Lis shaped gold beads.

We picked up Anne, Mitchell, and Macy
Lefebre to go with us.
They had never been to any Mardi Gras stuff...

so, of course, I had to take them!

Before the parade started,
I let Sophia run around.
She chased after every dog in sight.

Yes, a float full of painted poodles

kicked it off...

Some of the folks had the decorated strollers
with dogs riding in them.
Very decorated...

This is the lady that handed Sophia her dog doll.
She hugged it for most of the parade...
well, until the candy started flying.

Here she is handed a piece of candy.

Very patriotic pets, and owner.

Soso made friends with a dog
(that looked a lot like Louie) during
the parade.

I got a kick out of this guy and dog

matching t-shirts:
"At Last. A cold day in hell. 2010 Superbowl"

Self shot of me and Soso
Notice that the beads are starting
to pile on...

A miniature horse even walked in the parade...

Mitchell and Macy pet the horse
(it had its winter coat going).

The bunny rabbit that had to be scared
out of its little mind with all these beagles
walking around!

Poor guy will definitely need major therapy next week.

"Sarah Pawlin"
It was a bulldog with a hairpiece and a red suit!
Really cute idea.

The only cat...in a stroller.
The entire time it went by us it
was meowing...loudly.
I'd have to say, it did not enjoy the parade.

Again, therapy.

Front row on the sidewalk
to watch the parade.
This was taken after the parade was over.
(Sophia actually stood on the drink tray of the stroller.
She can see better up there, and I have her in my arms.)

These are only a few of the beads she snagged.
It was a good day of collecting beads.
I think she enjoyed watching all the crazy
pet costumes and owners.
She also really liked the little stuffed dog.

Group shot

There was a prize given for
best look alike...
Don't know if she won or not.
I was impressed!

Soso at the waterfront park
where the parade and festivities
were held next to the river.

Next, we went shopping across the river
in a really cool outdoor mall called the boardwalk.

Then, we took the Lefebres back to their place.

As soon as the truck was quiet...

Out.

We had a fun day.