NATCHEZ — A parade will roll, art will pop, trees will be sold and cats will compete for purrfection — and it’s all happening this weekend in the Miss-Lou.

Mardi Gras parade

The Krewe of the Natchez Indians will roll for the first time at 6 p.m. Friday with a number of floats to see and throws to be caught.

Line-up for the parade will begin at 3 p.m. on Broadway Street.

The parade will take the place of the Krewe of Alpheus parade.

“We normally participate in Alpheus’ parade, and we decided we want to keep the tradition of a night parade going,” said Robert McNeely, krewe president.

Majestic Queen VI YaMika S. Thomas and Big Chief VI Reggie Thomas, along members of their royal court and krewe founders Robert and Jacqueline McNeely, will also participate in the parade.

Adoption day

A pet adoption day, which was canceled last weekend due to rain, will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Home Hardware on Seargent S. Prentiss Drive.

The Natchez Adams County Humane Society-sponsored adoption day, titled “I’m a big dog now,” will showcase large dogs and adult dogs.

Shelter Manager Linda Kennon said the shelter has a variety of big dogs, including husky, golden retriever and Labrador mixes, which need good homes.

“Any dogs adopted at this event will truly be lives saved,” NACHS board member Kathy Fitch said.

The adoption fee is $45. The humane society will schedule appointments for dogs that have not been spayed or neutered and inform new owners when they can pick up their dogs.

Raffle tickets for a medium-sized wire kennel donated by Home Hardware can be purchased at the event for $5. The kennel giveaway is at 3 p.m.

For more information, call 601-442-4001.

Natchez Business and Civic

League Banquet

The Natchez Business and Civic League Banquet will honor local individuals at 7 p.m. Friday during its 37th annual banquet at the Natchez Convention Center. The public is welcome to purchase tickets and can call 601-392-6711 for information.

ArtsNatchez Gallery Reception

The ArtzNatchez Gallery reception for the Second Saturday will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the gallery at 425 Main St.

The reception will feature the voices of the Frazier Primary School’s Angel Choir as well as two artists, potter Audra Darbyshire and painter James Williams.

The event is free and open to everyone.

Arbor Day Tree Sale

Lolly pines will be given away first-come, first-serve from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday at an Arbor Day tree sale.

The event will be hosted at the garage behind the USDA building at 110 Northgate Road, behind McDonald’s on U.S. 61 North.

Gardening workshops

A gardening workshop presented by horticulturist and author Felder Rushing and botanist and author Charles Allen will be from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, respectively, at Sligo Planation.

Rushing will discuss and demonstrate easy gardening techniques for all seasons, all senses and sustainable garden structures. Allen will discuss and lead a walking forage tour of edible native and wild plants.

Those interested in the “Slow Gardening and Wild Food Foraging” workshop should register and get directions by calling 601-442-5355.

The cost is $30 for Rushing’s morning workshop and $25 for Allen’s afternoon workshop, and both workshops include lunch.