The Mystic Krewe of Barkus, a parade of dogs described as the "only Mardi Gras krewe in New Orleans for the canine population," will be running for its 32nd time on Sunday, Feb. 23.

The first Krewe of Boo parade won't roll until 2008 because of a short planning schedule this year, but Kern says he already has ideas for the next Halloween season, including the creation of a ...