Four-legged friends with wagging tails will be taking over downtown Baton Rouge’s Galvez Plaza this Sunday, Feb. 9, for the annual Mystic Krewe of Mutts parade.
The event is the largest fundraiser for the Capital Area Animal Welfare Society, and all proceeds benefit the CAAWS spay/neuter program.
This year’s theme is Fairy Tails, and festivities begin with Bark in the Park, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., where parade-goers can visit vendors set up along North Boulevard in Town Square. Many vendors will be selling sweets, and All Star Catering will have a snowball truck, several food trucks and a hot dog cart present. The K-9 division of the East Baton Rouge Parish Police will do a training demonstration at 11 a.m. Next will be a costume contest at noon followed by the parade at 2 p.m.
If the food options available at the event are not quite fetching enough, 225 has made a list of dog-friendly restaurants downtown:
• Brickyard South Bar and Patio—Located right under the Mississippi River bridge, Brickyard South Bar and Patio typically brings in guest cooks to provide food for its customers during big events.
• Happy’s Downtown—Happy’s Downtown will be hosting a puppy after party Sunday after the parade.
• Schlittz and Giggles—Though your furry friends cannot go into the building itself, Schlittz and Giggles pizza slices are great to grab and go.
• Bengal Tap Room—The menu is sure to have an option for everyone. Plus, the covered and gated outdoor patio is the perfect spot to hang out with your dog while watching the Third Street crowds.
• Capital City Grill—Furry friends are more than welcome to chill out with you on the outdoor patio at Capital City Grill, but outdoor tables tend to get filled up quickly.
• Cocha—You and your pooches can perch at Cocha‘s newly opened parklet. Cocha prides itself on locally sourced ingredients and globally inspired flavors.
Read the full list from the latest edition of 225 Dine. To keep up with Baton Rouge food and events, subscribe to the free e-newsletter.
