09_Welsh Mardi Gras 5_jpg09_Welsh Mardi Gras 7_jpg14_Council on Aging Mardi Gras 4_jpg15_Council on Aging Mardi Gras 7_jpg16_Lake Arthur Mardi Gras 1_jpg16_Lake Arthur Mardi Gras parade 2_jpg16_Lake Arthur Mardi Gras parade 3_jpg16_Lake Arthur Mardi Gras parade 4_jpg16_Lake Arthur Mardi Gras parade 5_jpg16_Lake Arthur Mardi Gras parade 6_jpgSassy, outfitted as Baby Yoda, took first place in the Mystical Krewe of Barkus Parade Saturday at the Lake Charles Civic Center. It was the mixed breed dog’s fourth first-place win. The competition can rest easier next year as Sassy is officially retiring from parade life, according to her owner, Laura Heller.

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Rick Hickmanduring the annual Mardi Gras Royal Gala at the civic center in Lake Charles, La., Monday, Feb.24, 2020. (Rick Hickman/Lake Charles American Press)

Rick Hickmanduring the annual Mardi Gras Royal Gala at the civic center in Lake Charles, La., Monday, Feb.24, 2020. (Rick Hickman/Lake Charles American Press)

Rick Hickmanduring the annual Mardi Gras Royal Gala at the civic center in Lake Charles, La., Monday, Feb.24, 2020. (Rick Hickman/Lake Charles American Press)

Rick Hickmanduring the annual Mardi Gras Royal Gala at the civic center in Lake Charles, La., Monday, Feb.24, 2020. (Rick Hickman/Lake Charles American Press)

Rick Hickmanduring the annual Mardi Gras Royal Gala at the civic center in Lake Charles, La., Monday, Feb.24, 2020. (Rick Hickman/Lake Charles American Press)

Rick HickmanAs the annual Mardi Gras Krewe of Krewes parade rolls down Ryan Street in Lake Charles, La., Tuesday, Feb.25, 2020. (Rick Hickman/Lake Charles American Press)

Rick HickmanAs the annual Mardi Gras Krewe of Krewes parade rolls down Ryan Street in Lake Charles, La., Tuesday, Feb.25, 2020. (Rick Hickman/Lake Charles American Press)

Rick HickmanAs the annual Mardi Gras Krewe of Krewes parade rolls down Ryan Street in Lake Charles, La., Tuesday, Feb.25, 2020. (Rick Hickman/Lake Charles American Press)

Rick HickmanAs the annual Mardi Gras Krewe of Krewes parade rolls down Ryan Street in Lake Charles, La., Tuesday, Feb.25, 2020. (Rick Hickman/Lake Charles American Press)

Rick HickmanAs the annual Mardi Gras Krewe of Krewes parade rolls down Ryan Street in Lake Charles, La., Tuesday, Feb.25, 2020. (Rick Hickman/Lake Charles American Press)

Rick HickmanAs the annual Mardi Gras Krewe of Krewes parade rolls down Ryan Street in Lake Charles, La., Tuesday, Feb.25, 2020. (Rick Hickman/Lake Charles American Press)

Rick HickmanAs the annual Mardi Gras Krewe of Krewes parade rolls down Ryan Street in Lake Charles, La., Tuesday, Feb.25, 2020. (Rick Hickman/Lake Charles American Press)

Rick HickmanAs the annual Mardi Gras Krewe of Krewes parade rolls down Ryan Street in Lake Charles, La., Tuesday, Feb.25, 2020. (Rick Hickman/Lake Charles American Press)

Rick HickmanAs the annual Mardi Gras Krewe of Krewes parade rolls down Ryan Street in Lake Charles, La., Tuesday, Feb.25, 2020. (Rick Hickman/Lake Charles American Press)

Rick HickmanAs the annual Mardi Gras Krewe of Krewes parade rolls down Ryan Street in Lake Charles, La., Tuesday, Feb.25, 2020. (Rick Hickman/Lake Charles American Press)

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