On January 6th, The Krewe de Jeanne d’Arc’s celebrates the birthday of Saint Joan of Arc. Joan was the military hero in the city Orléans, France. In the french market, you can catch the sight of her golden statue. The statue is a copy of the one in Paris. And was a present to the city of New Orleans from the French people.
The parade is a medieval theme with music, jugglers, knights, stilt walkers and more! All ages are welcome to walk in this parade.
January 6th is known as twelfth night and the beginning of Mardi Gras season TOO. another tradition is to have your first king cake to enjoy after the parade.
