2025 Theme: Woofs of Art
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!
“Krewe Du Pooch’s primary mission is to provide financial support and awareness for nonprofit organizations in our community that protect and save animals.”
—Dr. Liza Ledet, Mandeville Animal Hospital
Proceeds from Krewe Du Pooch will be distributed among animal welfare organizations that participate in the event. These are 501(c)(3) organizations that serve or operate in the Northshore/Greater New Orleans area.
Schedule of Events
10:30 am – 12 pm: Registration
Registration will be located at the corner of Marigny Ave. & Jefferson St. Parade lineup begins at 11 am.
11:00 am: Vendor Area Opens
Vendors including food trucks & beverages will begin serving one hour prior to the parade start time.
12 pm: Parade
The walking parade and costume contest will begin on Lakeshore Drive at the corner of Marigny Avenue. Costumes will be judged during the parade from a viewing stand along the parade route. At the conclusion of the parade, the winners will be announced from the Viewing Stand/Main Stage. Prize baskets compliments of Adventure Pets will be awarded.
Parade End – 4:30 pm: Post-Parade Party
The post-parade activities on the Lakefront will feature music, food and drinks, vendors, and dog adoptions. A children’s area sponsored by the Children’s Museum of St. Tammany & Keep Mandeville Beautiful as well as a photo op area compliments of Boogie Booth are fun additions this year!
Parade Route
General Information
Joining us as a parade & costume contest participant? Here is a list of things to help you be prepared!
Registration
Online pre-registration for the walking parade requires a $35 donation per pooch, and each pooch is allowed up to 5 human handlers. Additional handlers will be charged $10 per person. On-site registration will be available at 10:30AM . However, online pre-registration is strongly advised.
Check-In
Please make sure to check in at the registration tent (corner of Marigny & Jefferson) before 12 pm if you pre-registered online. You will need to pick up your packet and swag bag at the registration tent and get arm banded. Our check-in volunteers will also give you a number to attach to your dog/float/costume so our judges will know who you are for the costume contest. You cannot participate with an arm band only.
Parade Start
Parade Line-up starts at 11 am at the intersection of Marigny and Lakeshore Drive (behind the registration tent). The parade will begin promptly at 12 pm noon. We will have volunteers on hand to help you get lined up. Please follow their instructions as they are working with a specific order we give them. Please remember, this is a “walking parade,” we don’t allow anything motorized, including golf carts. Strollers, wagons, and things without a motor to power them are allowed.
Water Stations
We will have a watering station at the parade lineup for the pooches. There will be three more along the route, but we encourage you to bring whatever your pooch will need to be comfortable while waiting in line.
Beat the Heat
It might be hot, and there is no shade in the line up area. Please plan to bring an umbrella or source of shade while you wait if you think you might need that.
Throws
We welcome fun throws! Come ready to throw your favorite things! (No throwing branded promotional items for your business unless you are registered as a “Walking Sponsor.”) Political, inappropriate or controversial/negative displays will not be permitted in the parade. Noisemakers such as confetti canons that create a pop or boom are not permitted.
Pooch Prep
Pooches must be up to date on all their shots and kept on a leash. Retractable leashes are not allowed. Aggressive animals or animals in heat will not be permitted to participate in the event.
Costumes
Let your creativity flow with the costumes! We will be giving out awards for Best Dressed Duo (dog and walker look alike), Most Creative Float, Pack Pick (best coordination of float, walkers, dog), Female Dog Best in Theme and Male Dog Best in Theme. Awards will be handed out at the main stage once the parade ends.
Stay for the Fun!
At the parade’s end point, we will have a party! We will have food, drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), kids’ activities, a vendor area, and DOG ADOPTIONS!
Emergencies
If your pooch has an emergency while at the parade or party, you might consider going straight to MedVet at 3561 U.S. Hwy 190, Mandeville (across from Whole Foods).
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