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Video: Krewe of Barkus Parade, or Here Comes Honey Bow Wow

Feb 04, 2013 • Rituals and Traditions, Videos

Now that Super Bowl 2013 is a memory, Carnival continues unabated throughout Orleans Parish. And to help set the mood for the upcoming activities, NolaVie contributor Glen Abbott offers a look at the Mystic Krewe of Barkus parade from January 27. The theme: “Tails and Tiaras: Here Comes Honey Bow Wow.”

Glen Abbott is a freelance travel writer/photographer. Visit his blog at www.TravelinGringo.com.

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