Krewe Du Pooch is a non-profit dog parade and costume contest co-hosted by the City of Mandeville. Our main goal is to support local animal rescue through a fun community event with on-site dog adoptions, local vendors, food, and fun activities for everyone. The parade is free to attend, so bring your entire family – two-footed and four-footed, all ages welcome!
Our 2025 walking parade and costume contest will take place at the Mandeville Lakefront on Saturday, March 15th, and our costume contest theme this year is Woofs of Art! Join us as we turn the Lakefront into a doggie-filled art gallery, and enjoy live music, food trucks, local craft vendors and more.
Parade Registration
Parade and costume contest participation
Calling all proud puppy owners! It’s time to let your furry friends strut their stuff in the Northshore’s most adorable parade of the year. Register your beloved pooches to walk in the parade and impress our panel of celebrity judges in our costume contest! Learn more about the costume contest.
Animal rescue group registration
Are you a nonprofit rescue group interested in participating in our next event? You can register your group to walk in our parade and also have an on-site adoption tent on parade day!
Other Ways to Participate
Join the festivities
If you are not walking in the parade or participating in the costume contest, Krewe Du Pooch is FREE to watch! Join us, cheer on the parade participants, enjoy the family-friendly activities, and support all of the local vendors and food trucks.
Become a sponsor
Becoming a sponsor of Krewe Du Pooch is a great way to gain exposure for your business and to support local rescue at the same time. Promote your business, connect with local pet owners, and give back to the Mandeville community by becoming a sponsor today.
2024 Parade Wrap Up
Video by Ashley Kristen Collective
2024 Costume Contest Celebrity Judges
Thank you to our celebrity judges for the 2024 Krewe Du Pooch Puppy Love-Themed Costume Contest!
Artist
Terrance Osborne
Terrance Osborne is a celebrated artist born, raised, and based in New Orleans. His vibrant works of art are inspired by his upbringing within the rich culture and history of his home city. He often incorporates local themes and motifs into his work, such as the second lines, New Orleans houses and Mardi Gras culture. Terrance attended the prestigious NOCCA (New Orleans Center for Creative Arts) and later graduated with a degree in Fine Arts from NOLA’s Xavier University. Osborne’s work is sought out by art collectors and enthusiasts around the world and some of his most collected art includes the six (and counting…) NOLA Jazz & Heritage Festival posters he’s produced. As you may know these prestigious posters are the highest grossing festival posters in the world. He’s proud of his city as he continues to be a prominent figure in New Orleans.
Restaurateur
Desi Vega
Desi Vega is a renowned New Orleans restaurateur with over three decades of experience in the industry. Born and raised in Louisiana, Desi got his start in the restaurant business working for his father, who owned a local steakhouse. He went on to hone his craft at some of the city’s most prestigious restaurants before opening his own eponymous steakhouse, Desi Vega’s Steakhouse, in the Warehouse District. Known for its top-quality cuts of meat, impeccable service, and elegant ambiance, Desi Vega’s quickly became a must-visit destination for both locals and visitors alike. Desi has since expanded his restaurant empire to include multiple locations throughout the GNO area including his newest concept, Mandeville’s own, Desi Vega’s Smokehouse. He is a respected figure in the city’s culinary scene and has received numerous awards and accolades for his contributions to the industry.
TV Personality and Actress
Trishelle Cannatella
Trishelle Cannatella is a Louisiana-born reality television personality and actress, best known for her appearance on MTV’s “The Real World: Las Vegas” in 2002, and more recently won season 2 of the hit TV show, Traitors. Trishelle attended the University of Southern Mississippi and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism. Following her time on “The Real World,” she went on to participate in several other reality shows, including “The Challenge” and “Fear Factor.” In addition, she has worked as a host, model, and spokesperson for various brands. Trishelle, a fan favorite in the reality television world, is easily recognizable for her outgoing personality.
2025 Royal Court
2025 King -TBA
Krewe Du Pooch is still looking for a King! Are you interested? Secure your sponsorship here!
Quinn – 2025 Queen
Queen Quinn is a one-year-old basset hound that “works” with her mom, Melissa O’Brien RVT, CCRP, CHT-V, in the rehabilitation department at Resurge Veterinary Surgical Specialists and Rehabilitation. Her royal highness has been supervising the department since she was 9 weeks old and makes sure the patients receive the best care. She loves coming in first thing in the morning and greeting all her coworker friends before she starts her exhausting day…which consists of naps, lunch, and more naps until she clocks out to go home.
Don’t let her short legs and those floppy ears fool you. She’s as fast as lightening and enjoys running, playing, and wrestling with her sister, Eris, who was rescued from Northshore Humane Society in 2022, and her brother Frankie, also a rescue. When she’s not terrorizing her siblings, Queen Quinn enjoys chewing on her favorite chew toys or napping in your lap on the couch. She will work for any kind of food but her favorite is Chick Fil A.
Jax – 2025 Grand Marshal
Greg Kata, a Cleveland native, discovered his passion for performing at age five and earned a BFA in Acting from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts. With a 20+ year career, his credits include Dora the Explorer LIVE, Mamma Mia!, General Hospital, and Buyer and Cellar. As a director, choreographer, and educator, Greg has taught master classes, run an acting studio, and earned an MFA in Musical Theater from Tulane University. He now leads the Theatre Department at Holy Name of Jesus School in New Orleans.
In 2020, Greg became an “accidental influencer,” where nearly 4 million followers enjoy his humor and heartfelt stories, or Gregisms, across social platforms. Outside of work, he loves traveling with his partner Brett, playing tennis, and spending time with family, including his rescue pup, Jax.
Greg Kata, a Cleveland native, discovered his passion for performing at age five and earned a BFA in Acting from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts. With a 20+ year career, his credits include Dora the Explorer LIVE, Mamma Mia!, General Hospital, and Buyer and Cellar. As a director, choreographer, and educator, Greg has taught master classes, run an acting studio, and earned an MFA in Musical Theater from Tulane University. He now leads the Theatre Department at Holy Name of Jesus School in New Orleans.
In 2020, Greg became an “accidental influencer,” where nearly 4 million followers enjoy his humor and heartfelt stories, or Gregisms, across social platforms. Outside of work, he loves traveling with his partner Brett, playing tennis, and spending time with family, including his rescue pup, Jax.
Jax, now 10 years old, is a mix of Boxer and Chihuahua with a love for tortilla chips, licks, and “battling” the vacuum. Rescued from the Pearl River County SPCA, his white markings form a “J,” making him a perfect fit for Greg and Brett, who were immediately drawn to his sweet and endearing personality.Jax, now 10 years old, is a mix of Boxer and Chihuahua with a love for tortilla chips, licks, and “battling” the vacuum. Rescued from the Pearl River County SPCA, his white markings form a “J,” making him a perfect fit for Greg and Brett, who were immediately drawn to his sweet and endearing personality.