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John Parker, Les Mes Campos and Chris Stone with dog Dixie Rose participate in the Barkus Parade, themed 'Wizard of Pawz — There's No Place Like Home' on Sunday. The dogs, many rescued from Hurricane Katrina, and their owners paraded through the French Quarter, where the streets were packed with cheering spectators.

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