The Maid of Orleans in New Orleans

Because of the deep French roots in New Orleans, Joan of Arc has long been honored here. The French were the first European settlers to lay claim to this land (that had already long been occupied by Native American tribes), and Orléans, the saint’s birthplace, is a sister city of NOLA. For the past 15 years, we have celebrated Joan of Arc’s birthday, January 6, in one of the city’s best loved traditions: with a parade! The saint’s birthday happens to fall on Twelfth Night, the end of the Christmas season and the official start of Carnival season here in New Orleans.

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Revelers line the streets of the famed French Quarter to watch this unique procession that is part history lesson, part pageantry, and fully New Orleans. Parade participants (known as the krewe) dress as a wide cast of characters from angels to foot soldiers to prominent figures from the saint’s history, as well as several versions of Joan at different points in her life. Krewe members pass out handmade throws, and the crowd cheers as the young woman who portrays Joan rides by on her horse.

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