RECENT HIGHLIGHTS
McKinney event
BY SHELBIE HAMILTON
KREWE OF BARKUS AND BENJI STATUE UNVEILING
Participants dress their dogs for the Krewe of Barkus event, which preceded the statute unveiling.
McKinney Mayor George Fuller, center, and “Benji” lm actress Cindy Smith Baker, left, help unveil the statue at the Feb. 19 Krewe of Barkus and Benji statue unveiling event. (Photos by Shelbie Hamilton/Community Impact)
Dogs dress up in costumes, including superheroes such as Batman, and ride in mini oats.
Doodle Dandy Rescue takes part in the dog parade.
Many participants also used Mardi Gras-themed costumes and decorations.
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MCKINNEY EDITION • MARCH 2023
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