St. George Island is ranked at the TOP of Florida’s most pet friendly beaches! Bring your pet have fun let loose and enjoy the day with like minded animal loving folks! The 10th Annual Apalachicola Mardi Gras Barkus Parade. Saturday, February 22rd, 2020 11am-4pm
Riverfront Park in Apalachicola. The theme is: Surf Dogs USA… and they expect guests will be excited by the choice that reflects local coastal character. It offers lots of possibilities for costumes and decorating. Join them in celebrating all the fun of Mardi Gras with dogs! The festivities will start at 11:00 am at Riverfront Park with live entertainment, local food vendors and a variety of arts and craft vendors to enjoy while strolling through the park. The parade begins at 1:00pm. In the tradition of the Mystic Krewe of Salty Barkers, profits from the parade will be donated to help care for the animals of the Forgotten Coast of Florida. Beneficiaries have included Franklin County Humane Society, the Florida Wild Mammal Association and the Apalachicola Dog Park. They greatly appreciate the support of the local businesses and families who sponsor the Krewe in its tradition of charity and service to the animals.
For additional information call 850-670-5064 or apalachdogs@gmail.com.