Not a carnival person? Would you rather that your dog skip Barkus and instead focus on training for a big race. Well, if your dog is a wiener dog, you’re in luck. The Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots announced that wiener dog racing will return for a third year on March 5th.

Krewe du Vieux kicks off in the Marigny tonight with this year’s theme “Where the Vile Things Are.” The Walkmen are playing a benefit show at One Eyed Jacks, and there is wiener dog racing at the Fair Grounds. On this day in 1957, influential Civil Rights group the Southern Christian Leadership was founded. Now, more to do this Saturday.