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== History ==
== History ==
The Krewe of Mardi Paws is a [[Nonprofit organization|nonprofit]] organization<ref>{{Cite web|last=Times-Picayune|first=Bob Warren, NOLA com {{!}} The|title=Dogs and their humans will march in Mandeville’s Mardi Paws parade March 10|url=https://www.nola.com/news/northshore/article_b3b0f8a5-21f7-5554-9a58-0bc4438fcb15.html|access-date=2021-07-07|website=NOLA.com|language=en}}</ref> that was founded in 1994 by Denise Gutnisky as a small dog parade that raised funds for [[Animal shelter|animal shelters]], and began to have a different theme every year starting in 1999. However, since it began, the parade has grown into a huge organization that has benefitted many charities and animal rights organizations. Even though the parade was born in Mandeville, it was officially moved to Downtown [[Covington, Louisiana|Covington]] in 2020<ref>{{Cite web|last=writer|first=SARA PAGONES {{!}} Staff|title=Mardi Paws parade moving to Covington, while a new dog parade sniffs out Mandeville lakefront|url=https://www.nola.com/news/northshore/article_a37d04ca-161d-11ea-9f53-43d0b1ae07ed.html|access-date=2021-07-07|website=NOLA.com|language=en}}</ref>.
The Krewe of Mardi Paws is a [[Nonprofit organization|nonprofit]] organization.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Times-Picayune|first=Bob Warren, NOLA com {{!}} The|title=Dogs and their humans will march in Mandeville’s Mardi Paws parade March 10|url=https://www.nola.com/news/northshore/article_b3b0f8a5-21f7-5554-9a58-0bc4438fcb15.html|access-date=2021-07-07|website=NOLA.com|language=en}}</ref> that was founded in 1994 by Denise Gutnisky as a small dog parade that raised funds for [[Animal shelter|animal shelters]], and began to have a different theme every year starting in 1999. However, since it began, the parade has grown into a huge organization that has benefitted many charities and animal rights organizations. Even though the parade was born in Mandeville, it was officially moved to Downtown [[Covington, Louisiana|Covington]] in 2020<ref>{{Cite web|last=writer|first=SARA PAGONES {{!}} Staff|title=Mardi Paws parade moving to Covington, while a new dog parade sniffs out Mandeville lakefront|url=https://www.nola.com/news/northshore/article_a37d04ca-161d-11ea-9f53-43d0b1ae07ed.html|access-date=2021-07-07|website=NOLA.com|language=en}}</ref>.


Although [[Krewe of Bacchus|Bacchus]] was the first [[Mardi Gras]] krewe to have a celebrity appear as its monarch, Mardi Paws is the first dog parade to have a celebrity appear as its monarch. The first celebrity to walk in the parade as its King was [[Ian Somerhalder]] in 2014, who was born and raised in [[Covington, Louisiana]]. Not only does the organization's parade happen near star's hometown, but Mardi Paws also benefits his foundation<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-02-23|title=Mardi Gras Goes to the Dogs With Mardi Paws Dog Parade|url=https://be.chewy.com/mardi-paws-pups-strut-their-stuff-in-mardi-gras-dog-parade/|access-date=2021-07-07|website=BeChewy|language=en-US}}</ref>, the [[Ian Somerhalder Foundation]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-01-14|title=Ian Somerhalder returns to his hometown of Covington to lead Mardi Paws Dog Parade|url=https://wgno.com/news/local/ian-somerhalder-returns-to-his-hometown-of-covington-to-lead-mardi-paws-dog-parade/|access-date=2021-07-07|website=WGNO|language=en-US}}</ref> He has walked in the parade 3 times, and in 2016, he even brought his wife, [[Nikki Reed]]<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bachman|first=Kara Martinez|title=Ian Somerhalder, Nikki Reed announced as Mardi Paws Celebrity Grand Monarchs|url=https://www.mardigras.com/new_orleans_parades/article_6f964787-d3ee-5cdc-b74e-568f7c53e7db.html|access-date=2021-07-07|website=mardigras.com|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Tetteh|first=Sarah|date=2016-02-15|title=Somer-lovin! Nikki Reed and Ian Somerhalder at charity do in Louisiana|url=https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-3447668/Nikki-Reed-rocks-chic-printed-shirt-dress-husband-Ian-Somerhalder-spend-Valentine-s-Day-animal-charity-event.html|access-date=2021-07-07|website=Mail Online}}</ref>, who starred as Rosalie in [[The Twilight Saga (film series)|The Twilight Saga]]. Through nationwide coverage of the event, other stars have also joined the krewe as a monarch, including [[Matthew Davis|Matt Davis]],<ref>{{Cite web|last=Times-Picayune|first=Bob Warren, NOLA com {{!}} The|title=Celebrity Monarch Matthew Davis to lead Mardi Paws pooch parade in Mandeville|url=https://www.nola.com/news/northshore/article_eb2f6552-b59b-5e12-824b-bac517d03ac7.html|access-date=2021-07-07|website=NOLA.com|language=en}}</ref> who starred in [[The Vampire Diaries]] with Ian Somerhalder and [[Legally Blonde]] with [[Reese Witherspoon]]. Kerry Cahill of [[The Walking Dead (TV series)|The Walking Dead]] was the Queen of the parade in 2018.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-02-17|title=TWD’s Sabrina Gennarino, Kerry Cahill to be at 2018 Mardi Paws Parade|url=https://undeadwalking.com/2018/02/17/walking-dead-sabrina-gennarino-kerry-cahill-mardi-paws-parade/|access-date=2021-07-07|website=Undead Walking|language=en-US}}</ref> [[Jamie Lynn Spears]], who is from [[Kentwood, Louisiana]], was the monarch of the parade in 2015.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bachman|first=Kara Martinez|title=Jamie Lynn Spears talks about her music, sister Britney Spears, and more|url=https://www.nola.com/entertainment_life/music/article_87935dd0-f5d4-5397-b798-3ffc656657f4.html|access-date=2021-07-07|website=NOLA.com|language=en}}</ref> The [[New Orleans Saints]] football team and the [[New Orleans Pelicans]] have joined in the parade a few times as well.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Times-Picayune|first=Sheila Stroup, The|title=Mardi Paws keeps the Mardi Gras fun going just a little bit longer|url=https://www.mardigras.com/new_orleans_parades/article_20f36bc5-e0dc-5ac7-bba0-853bb379b57d.html|access-date=2021-07-07|website=mardigras.com|language=en}}</ref>
Although [[Krewe of Bacchus|Bacchus]] was the first [[Mardi Gras]] krewe to have a celebrity appear as its monarch, Mardi Paws is the first dog parade to have a celebrity appear as its monarch. The first celebrity to walk in the parade as its King was [[Ian Somerhalder]] in 2014, who was born and raised in [[Covington, Louisiana]]. Not only does the organization's parade happen near star's hometown, but Mardi Paws also benefits his foundation<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-02-23|title=Mardi Gras Goes to the Dogs With Mardi Paws Dog Parade|url=https://be.chewy.com/mardi-paws-pups-strut-their-stuff-in-mardi-gras-dog-parade/|access-date=2021-07-07|website=BeChewy|language=en-US}}</ref>, the [[Ian Somerhalder Foundation]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-01-14|title=Ian Somerhalder returns to his hometown of Covington to lead Mardi Paws Dog Parade|url=https://wgno.com/news/local/ian-somerhalder-returns-to-his-hometown-of-covington-to-lead-mardi-paws-dog-parade/|access-date=2021-07-07|website=WGNO|language=en-US}}</ref> He has walked in the parade 3 times, and in 2016, he even brought his wife, [[Nikki Reed]]<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bachman|first=Kara Martinez|title=Ian Somerhalder, Nikki Reed announced as Mardi Paws Celebrity Grand Monarchs|url=https://www.mardigras.com/new_orleans_parades/article_6f964787-d3ee-5cdc-b74e-568f7c53e7db.html|access-date=2021-07-07|website=mardigras.com|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Tetteh|first=Sarah|date=2016-02-15|title=Somer-lovin! Nikki Reed and Ian Somerhalder at charity do in Louisiana|url=https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-3447668/Nikki-Reed-rocks-chic-printed-shirt-dress-husband-Ian-Somerhalder-spend-Valentine-s-Day-animal-charity-event.html|access-date=2021-07-07|website=Mail Online}}</ref>, who starred as Rosalie in [[The Twilight Saga (film series)|The Twilight Saga]]. Through nationwide coverage of the event, other stars have also joined the krewe as a monarch, including [[Matthew Davis|Matt Davis]],<ref>{{Cite web|last=Times-Picayune|first=Bob Warren, NOLA com {{!}} The|title=Celebrity Monarch Matthew Davis to lead Mardi Paws pooch parade in Mandeville|url=https://www.nola.com/news/northshore/article_eb2f6552-b59b-5e12-824b-bac517d03ac7.html|access-date=2021-07-07|website=NOLA.com|language=en}}</ref> who starred in [[The Vampire Diaries]] with Ian Somerhalder and [[Legally Blonde]] with [[Reese Witherspoon]]. Kerry Cahill of [[The Walking Dead (TV series)|The Walking Dead]] was the Queen of the parade in 2018.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-02-17|title=TWD’s Sabrina Gennarino, Kerry Cahill to be at 2018 Mardi Paws Parade|url=https://undeadwalking.com/2018/02/17/walking-dead-sabrina-gennarino-kerry-cahill-mardi-paws-parade/|access-date=2021-07-07|website=Undead Walking|language=en-US}}</ref> [[Jamie Lynn Spears]], who is from [[Kentwood, Louisiana]], was the monarch of the parade in 2015.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bachman|first=Kara Martinez|title=Jamie Lynn Spears talks about her music, sister Britney Spears, and more|url=https://www.nola.com/entertainment_life/music/article_87935dd0-f5d4-5397-b798-3ffc656657f4.html|access-date=2021-07-07|website=NOLA.com|language=en}}</ref> The [[New Orleans Saints]] football team and the [[New Orleans Pelicans]] have joined in the parade a few times as well.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Times-Picayune|first=Sheila Stroup, The|title=Mardi Paws keeps the Mardi Gras fun going just a little bit longer|url=https://www.mardigras.com/new_orleans_parades/article_20f36bc5-e0dc-5ac7-bba0-853bb379b57d.html|access-date=2021-07-07|website=mardigras.com|language=en}}</ref>
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The parade, typically held the first Sunday after [[Fat Tuesday]], was not able to roll in 2020 because of COVID-19, but they followed [[New Orleans]] in their idea to make "house floats," except the participants made "dog house floats<ref>{{Cite web|title=Dog House Floats Popping Up in New Orleans Area Amid Mardi Gras Cancelations|url=https://www.southernliving.com/news/mardi-gras-2021-dog-house-floats-krewe-of-mardi-paws|access-date=2021-07-07|website=Southern Living|language=en}}</ref>.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Mardi Gras 2021 Parade Cancellations Inspire 'Dog House Floats' Created to Safely Spread Cheer|url=https://people.com/pets/mardi-gras-dog-house-floats-new-orleans-mardi-paws-parade-exclusive/|access-date=2021-07-07|website=PEOPLE.com|language=en}}</ref>" Next year, in 2022, the parade is scheduled to roll as usual, but the theme has not yet been decided.
The parade, typically held the first Sunday after [[Fat Tuesday]], was not able to roll in 2020 because of COVID-19, but they followed [[New Orleans]] in their idea to make "house floats," except the participants made "dog house floats<ref>{{Cite web|title=Dog House Floats Popping Up in New Orleans Area Amid Mardi Gras Cancelations|url=https://www.southernliving.com/news/mardi-gras-2021-dog-house-floats-krewe-of-mardi-paws|access-date=2021-07-07|website=Southern Living|language=en}}</ref>.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Mardi Gras 2021 Parade Cancellations Inspire 'Dog House Floats' Created to Safely Spread Cheer|url=https://people.com/pets/mardi-gras-dog-house-floats-new-orleans-mardi-paws-parade-exclusive/|access-date=2021-07-07|website=PEOPLE.com|language=en}}</ref>" Next year, in 2022, the parade is scheduled to roll as usual, but the theme has not yet been decided.


Another huge event the organization has started is Mutts to Models<ref>{{Cite web|title=Forget Fashion Week! Ian Somerhalder Hosted a Precious Pup Pageant You Need to See Right Now|url=https://people.com/pets/ian-somerhalder-hosted-dog-runway-show-mardi-paws/|access-date=2021-07-07|website=PEOPLE.com|language=en}}</ref>, also held in Mandeville, where local personalities walk in a fashion show with their dog<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bachman|first=Kara Martinez|title=Actor Ian Somerhalder and royal canines get in costume for Mutts to Models ball|url=https://www.nola.com/archive/article_93dbf734-8336-5d00-b7c6-bd3412e9ba9c.html|access-date=2021-07-07|website=NOLA.com|language=en}}</ref>; it is hosted by Somerhalder and typically benefits his charity. However, in 2021, the event will be benefitting the [[Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center]] since his dad, Robert Somerhalder, has received treatment there twice. The Mystic Krewe of Mardi Paws has also put on several adoption events as well as smaller fundraising events such as Mutts & Moonshine<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-05-17|title=Mutts & Moonshine. Good cause. Good dogs.|url=https://wgno.com/news-with-a-twist/mutts-moonshine/|access-date=2021-07-07|website=WGNO|language=en-US}}</ref>, which benefited TADSAW, (Train a Dog, Save a Warrior) a charity that works with [[Veteran|veterans]] and [[service dogs]]. In 2020, they also hosted "Trunk or Treat," a [[Halloween]] costume contest benefitting the St. Tammany Parish Animal Shelter<ref>{{Cite web|title=Canine Trunk or Treat & Costume Contest|url=https://www.nolafamily.com/pec-events/canine-trunk-or-treat-costume-contest/|access-date=2021-07-07|website=NOLA Family Magazine|language=en-US}}</ref>.
Another huge event the organization has started is Mutts to Models<ref>{{Cite web|title=Forget Fashion Week! Ian Somerhalder Hosted a Precious Pup Pageant You Need to See Right Now|url=https://people.com/pets/ian-somerhalder-hosted-dog-runway-show-mardi-paws/|access-date=2021-07-07|website=PEOPLE.com|language=en}}</ref>, also held in Mandeville, where local personalities walk in a fashion show with their dog<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bachman|first=Kara Martinez|title=Actor Ian Somerhalder and royal canines get in costume for Mutts to Models ball|url=https://www.nola.com/archive/article_93dbf734-8336-5d00-b7c6-bd3412e9ba9c.html|access-date=2021-07-07|website=NOLA.com|language=en}}</ref>; it is hosted by Somerhalder and typically benefits his charity. However, in 2021, the event will be benefitting the [[Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center]] since his dad, Robert Somerhalder, has received treatment there twice. The Mystic Krewe of Mardi Paws has also put on several adoption events as well as smaller fundraising events such as Mutts & Moonshine<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-05-17|title=Mutts & Moonshine. Good cause. Good dogs.|url=https://wgno.com/news-with-a-twist/mutts-moonshine/|access-date=2021-07-07|website=WGNO|language=en-US}}</ref>, which benefited TADSAW, (Train a Dog, Save a Warrior) a charity that works with [[Veteran|veterans]] and [[service dogs]]. In 2020, they also hosted "Trunk or Treat," a [[Halloween]] costume contest benefitting the St. Tammany Parish Animal Shelter<ref>{{Cite web|title=Canine Trunk or Treat & Costume Contest|url=https://www.nolafamily.com/pec-events/canine-trunk-or-treat-costume-contest/|access-date=2021-07-07|website=NOLA Family Magazine|language=en-US}}</ref>


== Parade[edit] ==
== Parade[edit] ==
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* 2008 It's a Dog's Life
* 2008 It's a Dog's Life
* 2009 Mardi Paws Tunes in to TV!
* 2009 Mardi Paws Tunes in to TV!
* 2010 Around the World<ref>{{Cite web|last=Wolfram|first=Carol|title=Tailgate time: North Shore Saints fans show team spirit|url=https://www.nola.com/news/northshore/article_528a2bb7-f21c-5e1d-8cab-a1a4375be56a.html|access-date=2021-07-07|website=NOLA.com|language=en}}</ref>
* 2010 Around the World<ref>{{Cite web|last=Wolfram|first=Carol|title=Tailgate time: North Shore Saints fans show team spirit|url=https://www.nola.com/news/northshore/article_528a2bb7-f21c-5e1d-8cab-a1a4375be56a.html|access-date=2021-07-07|website=NOLA.com|language=en}}</ref>
* 2011 Diggin' Louisiana
* 2011 Diggin' Louisiana
* 2012 Mardi Paws Goes Bark in Time
* 2012 Mardi Paws Goes Bark in Time
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* 2016 Love is in the Hair<ref>{{Cite web|last=Sanchez|first=Juan|date=2016-02-03|title=With 'Love is in the Hair' theme, Mystic Krewe of Mardi Paws to roll Feb. 14|url=https://www.wdsu.com/article/with-love-is-in-the-hair-theme-mystic-krewe-of-mardi-paws-to-roll-feb-14/3384247|access-date=2021-07-07|website=WDSU|language=en}}</ref>
* 2016 Love is in the Hair<ref>{{Cite web|last=Sanchez|first=Juan|date=2016-02-03|title=With 'Love is in the Hair' theme, Mystic Krewe of Mardi Paws to roll Feb. 14|url=https://www.wdsu.com/article/with-love-is-in-the-hair-theme-mystic-krewe-of-mardi-paws-to-roll-feb-14/3384247|access-date=2021-07-07|website=WDSU|language=en}}</ref>
* 2017 Under the Big Top
* 2017 Under the Big Top
* 2018 Fables, Fairy Tales & Nursery Rhymes <ref>{{Cite web|last=Schultz|first=Brandon|title=5 Reasons To Go To The Mardi Gras Parade For Dogs|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/brandonschultz/2019/03/01/theres-a-mardi-gras-parade-for-dogs-5-reasons-to-go-if-it-wasnt-already-an-obvious-decision/|access-date=2021-07-07|website=Forbes|language=en}}</ref>
* 2018 Fables, Fairy Tales & Nursery Rhymes<ref>{{Cite web|last=Schultz|first=Brandon|title=5 Reasons To Go To The Mardi Gras Parade For Dogs|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/brandonschultz/2019/03/01/theres-a-mardi-gras-parade-for-dogs-5-reasons-to-go-if-it-wasnt-already-an-obvious-decision/|access-date=2021-07-07|website=Forbes|language=en}}</ref>
* 2019 Super Paws<ref>{{Citation|title=Mardi Paws 2019|url=https://www.fox8live.com/video/2019/03/04/mardi-paws/|language=en|access-date=2021-07-07}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Watch: Mystic Krewe of Mardi Paws wags through Mandeville|url=https://www.wwltv.com/article/news/local/northshore/watch-mystic-krewe-of-mardi-paws-wags-through-mandeville/289-bb01f770-eea3-4dd1-a47d-f1a20f39086c|access-date=2021-07-07|website=wwltv.com|language=en-US}}</ref>
* 2019 Super Paws<ref>{{Citation|title=Mardi Paws 2019|url=https://www.fox8live.com/video/2019/03/04/mardi-paws/|language=en|access-date=2021-07-07}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Watch: Mystic Krewe of Mardi Paws wags through Mandeville|url=https://www.wwltv.com/article/news/local/northshore/watch-mystic-krewe-of-mardi-paws-wags-through-mandeville/289-bb01f770-eea3-4dd1-a47d-f1a20f39086c|access-date=2021-07-07|website=wwltv.com|language=en-US}}</ref>
* 2020 Beyond All Boundaries: Exploring Sea, Air & Space<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-03-02|title=Star Ian Somerhalder leads pup pack at Mardi Paws Parade in Covington|url=https://wgno.com/news/star-ian-somerhalder-leads-pup-pack-at-mardi-paws-parade-in-covington/|access-date=2021-07-07|website=WGNO|language=en-US}}</ref>
* 2020 Beyond All Boundaries: Exploring Sea, Air & Space<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-03-02|title=Star Ian Somerhalder leads pup pack at Mardi Paws Parade in Covington|url=https://wgno.com/news/star-ian-somerhalder-leads-pup-pack-at-mardi-paws-parade-in-covington/|access-date=2021-07-07|website=WGNO|language=en-US}}</ref>
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Revision as of 02:39, 8 July 2021

  • Comment: References are mostly primary, and it is written with a somewhat non-encyclopedic tone. Clearfrienda 💬 02:39, 8 July 2021 (UTC)
  • Comment: The draft should focus on the event, and not on the people who sponsor/are sponsored by it. That also applies to the sources; the celebrities who appear and/or are sponsored by the event are not the topic of the article, and sources that are mainly about a celebrity are not very useful to a reader who wants to learn about the parade. bonadea contributions talk 17:29, 5 July 2021 (UTC)
Mystic Krewe of Mardi Paws
Named afterMardi Gras
Formation1994; 30 years ago (1994)
FoundersDenise Gutnistky
Founded atMandeville, LA.
TypeCarnival Krewe
Legal statusNon Profit Organization
PurposeFundraising for Animal Charities
Location
  • Covington, LA.
OriginsMandeville, LA
Websitewww.mardipaws.com

History

The Krewe of Mardi Paws is a nonprofit organization.[1] that was founded in 1994 by Denise Gutnisky as a small dog parade that raised funds for animal shelters, and began to have a different theme every year starting in 1999. However, since it began, the parade has grown into a huge organization that has benefitted many charities and animal rights organizations. Even though the parade was born in Mandeville, it was officially moved to Downtown Covington in 2020[2].

Although Bacchus was the first Mardi Gras krewe to have a celebrity appear as its monarch, Mardi Paws is the first dog parade to have a celebrity appear as its monarch. The first celebrity to walk in the parade as its King was Ian Somerhalder in 2014, who was born and raised in Covington, Louisiana. Not only does the organization's parade happen near star's hometown, but Mardi Paws also benefits his foundation[3], the Ian Somerhalder Foundation.[4] He has walked in the parade 3 times, and in 2016, he even brought his wife, Nikki Reed[5][6], who starred as Rosalie in The Twilight Saga. Through nationwide coverage of the event, other stars have also joined the krewe as a monarch, including Matt Davis,[7] who starred in The Vampire Diaries with Ian Somerhalder and Legally Blonde with Reese Witherspoon. Kerry Cahill of The Walking Dead was the Queen of the parade in 2018.[8] Jamie Lynn Spears, who is from Kentwood, Louisiana, was the monarch of the parade in 2015.[9] The New Orleans Saints football team and the New Orleans Pelicans have joined in the parade a few times as well.[10]

The parade, typically held the first Sunday after Fat Tuesday, was not able to roll in 2020 because of COVID-19, but they followed New Orleans in their idea to make "house floats," except the participants made "dog house floats[11].[12]" Next year, in 2022, the parade is scheduled to roll as usual, but the theme has not yet been decided.

Another huge event the organization has started is Mutts to Models[13], also held in Mandeville, where local personalities walk in a fashion show with their dog[14]; it is hosted by Somerhalder and typically benefits his charity. However, in 2021, the event will be benefitting the Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center since his dad, Robert Somerhalder, has received treatment there twice. The Mystic Krewe of Mardi Paws has also put on several adoption events as well as smaller fundraising events such as Mutts & Moonshine[15], which benefited TADSAW, (Train a Dog, Save a Warrior) a charity that works with veterans and service dogs. In 2020, they also hosted "Trunk or Treat," a Halloween costume contest benefitting the St. Tammany Parish Animal Shelter[16]

Parade[edit]

The Mystic Krewe of Mardi Paws rolls during the New Orleans Mardi Gras season, on the first Sunday after Fat Tuesday.

Parade Themes[edit]

  • 1994 No Theme
  • 1995 No Theme
  • 1996 No Theme
  • 1997 No Theme
  • 1998 Where Y'at Dawlin'
  • 1999 Walk on the Wild Side!
  • 2000 Every Dog has it’s Day!
  • 2001 Dog-gone With The Wind
  • 2002 "PAWS"itively Patriotic!
  • 2003 Mardi Paws goes to HOWL-YWOOD!
  • 2004 Olympic Com"PAW"tition
  • 2005 Puppy Love
  • 2006 Year of the Dog
  • 2007 Mardi Paws Does Disney
  • 2008 It's a Dog's Life
  • 2009 Mardi Paws Tunes in to TV!
  • 2010 Around the World[17]
  • 2011 Diggin' Louisiana
  • 2012 Mardi Paws Goes Bark in Time
  • 2013 Mardi Paws Gets Doggone Wet
  • 2014 Live from the Red Carpet
  • 2015 Mardi Paws Takes a Road Trip[18]
  • 2016 Love is in the Hair[19]
  • 2017 Under the Big Top
  • 2018 Fables, Fairy Tales & Nursery Rhymes[20]
  • 2019 Super Paws[21][22]
  • 2020 Beyond All Boundaries: Exploring Sea, Air & Space[23]
  • 2021 Pups are "In the House"[24]

Charities[edit]

  • Ian Somerhalder Foundation[25]
  • Scott's Wish[26]
  • St. Tammany Spay & Neuter
  • Miracle League
  • Children's Hospital
  • TADSAW[27]
  • St. Tammany Parish Animal Shelter
  • Capital Area Animal Welfare Society

References

  1. ^ Times-Picayune, Bob Warren, NOLA com | The. "Dogs and their humans will march in Mandeville's Mardi Paws parade March 10". NOLA.com. Retrieved 2021-07-07.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  2. ^ writer, SARA PAGONES | Staff. "Mardi Paws parade moving to Covington, while a new dog parade sniffs out Mandeville lakefront". NOLA.com. Retrieved 2021-07-07.
  3. ^ "Mardi Gras Goes to the Dogs With Mardi Paws Dog Parade". BeChewy. 2018-02-23. Retrieved 2021-07-07.
  4. ^ "Ian Somerhalder returns to his hometown of Covington to lead Mardi Paws Dog Parade". WGNO. 2020-01-14. Retrieved 2021-07-07.
  5. ^ Bachman, Kara Martinez. "Ian Somerhalder, Nikki Reed announced as Mardi Paws Celebrity Grand Monarchs". mardigras.com. Retrieved 2021-07-07.
  6. ^ Tetteh, Sarah (2016-02-15). "Somer-lovin! Nikki Reed and Ian Somerhalder at charity do in Louisiana". Mail Online. Retrieved 2021-07-07.
  7. ^ Times-Picayune, Bob Warren, NOLA com | The. "Celebrity Monarch Matthew Davis to lead Mardi Paws pooch parade in Mandeville". NOLA.com. Retrieved 2021-07-07.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  8. ^ "TWD's Sabrina Gennarino, Kerry Cahill to be at 2018 Mardi Paws Parade". Undead Walking. 2018-02-17. Retrieved 2021-07-07.
  9. ^ Bachman, Kara Martinez. "Jamie Lynn Spears talks about her music, sister Britney Spears, and more". NOLA.com. Retrieved 2021-07-07.
  10. ^ Times-Picayune, Sheila Stroup, The. "Mardi Paws keeps the Mardi Gras fun going just a little bit longer". mardigras.com. Retrieved 2021-07-07.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  11. ^ "Dog House Floats Popping Up in New Orleans Area Amid Mardi Gras Cancelations". Southern Living. Retrieved 2021-07-07.
  12. ^ "Mardi Gras 2021 Parade Cancellations Inspire 'Dog House Floats' Created to Safely Spread Cheer". PEOPLE.com. Retrieved 2021-07-07.
  13. ^ "Forget Fashion Week! Ian Somerhalder Hosted a Precious Pup Pageant You Need to See Right Now". PEOPLE.com. Retrieved 2021-07-07.
  14. ^ Bachman, Kara Martinez. "Actor Ian Somerhalder and royal canines get in costume for Mutts to Models ball". NOLA.com. Retrieved 2021-07-07.
  15. ^ "Mutts & Moonshine. Good cause. Good dogs". WGNO. 2019-05-17. Retrieved 2021-07-07.
  16. ^ "Canine Trunk or Treat & Costume Contest". NOLA Family Magazine. Retrieved 2021-07-07.
  17. ^ Wolfram, Carol. "Tailgate time: North Shore Saints fans show team spirit". NOLA.com. Retrieved 2021-07-07.
  18. ^ Advocate, The. "Photos: Mardi Paws". NOLA.com. Retrieved 2021-07-07.
  19. ^ Sanchez, Juan (2016-02-03). "With 'Love is in the Hair' theme, Mystic Krewe of Mardi Paws to roll Feb. 14". WDSU. Retrieved 2021-07-07.
  20. ^ Schultz, Brandon. "5 Reasons To Go To The Mardi Gras Parade For Dogs". Forbes. Retrieved 2021-07-07.
  21. ^ Mardi Paws 2019, retrieved 2021-07-07
  22. ^ "Watch: Mystic Krewe of Mardi Paws wags through Mandeville". wwltv.com. Retrieved 2021-07-07.
  23. ^ "Star Ian Somerhalder leads pup pack at Mardi Paws Parade in Covington". WGNO. 2020-03-02. Retrieved 2021-07-07.
  24. ^ writer, SUZANNE PFEFFERLE TAFUR | Contributing. "Tongues -- and tails -- wagging over Mardi Paws doghouse floats for Carnival". NOLA.com. Retrieved 2021-07-07.
  25. ^ Times-Picayune, Robert Rhoden, NOLA com | The. "Ian Somerhalder Foundation gets parish approval to access Lacombe property". NOLA.com. Retrieved 2021-07-07.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  26. ^ "The Mystic Krewe of Mardi Paws". Biz New Orleans. 2021-01-18. Retrieved 2021-07-07.
  27. ^ "Award-Winning Actress Kerry Cahill of the Oscar-Nominated Film Mudbound and The Walking Dead will Host Mutts & Moonshine to Benefit for Train a Dog, Save a Warrior". PRWeb. Retrieved 2021-07-07.
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