🐎⚔️ WANT TO RIDE A HORSE THROUGH THE FRENCH QUARTER HOLDING A SWORD? ⚔️🐎

Well, here's your chance!

Here's a photo of our 2026 Joan, Rory Davis, preparing for her ride through the quarter!

The Krewe de Jeanne d’Arc is holding a contest for our 2027 Maid of Honor! Young women ages 16-19 with French language experience and leadership abilities are invited to apply for the opportunity to become Joan of Arc.

The selected Maid of Honor will:
⚔️ Ride horseback as Joan of Arc, leading our annual January 6th parade through the French Quarter.
🇫🇷 Travel to Orléans, France, in summer 2027 to represent New Orleans in our sister city.
✈️ Receive a travel scholarship covering airfare and travel insurance for herself and a parent/chaperone.

There's just ONE WEEK LEFT to apply!

🗓️ Deadline is November 15, 2026, at midnight

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A “historical” book club meeting, with old & new participants…including two new members—one with a military background who attended the naval academy—and a guest who is thinking of joining the krewe who lives in Lafayette & hails from Orleans, France!!! Thanks to all for a friendly, lively and informative discussion! We also generated a solid list of potential 2027 books (we typically read 3-4 per year, starting in March)—and welcome your ideas too! ... See MoreSee Less

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Sneak peak at one of the new throws for our parade for 2027!

Come craft with us this Sunday, November 8th, at 1:00 PM!

Whether you're a seasoned crafter or just getting started, all skill levels are welcome! All supplies will be provided.

These workshops are about more than just crafting! They're a great opportunity to:

⚜️ Connect with krewe members
⚜️ Ask questions and get some hands-on help
⚜️ Show off your own krewe projects
⚜️ Share inspiration, brainstorm, and bounce ideas off one another

Come hang out and get creative! We hope to see you there!

📍 7330 Sycamore St, November 8th at 1:00 ... See MoreSee Less

Vive la France! Vive l'Amerique!🇫🇷🇺🇸⚖️ America 250: Louisiana, Between France and the United States!

As we celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, join us at Loyola University New Orleans for a bilingual conference exploring Louisiana’s unique legal and political heritage, shaped by centuries of French and American influence.

Three scholars from France and Louisiana — Julie Rocheton, Marius Debbane, and Étienne Viator — will examine the historical forces that shaped Louisiana’s distinctive legal system, from the American Revolution and Louisiana Purchase to the enduring influence of French law.

📅 Monday, November 9 | 4–5:30 PM

📍 Saint Charles Room, Danna Center — Loyola University New Orleans

🎟️ Free and open to all

🇫🇷🇺🇸 Conference in English and French
A reception will follow the discussion.

Join us to explore a fascinating chapter of our shared Franco-American history!

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🇫🇷🇺🇸⚖️ America 250 : La Louisiane, entre la France et les États-Unis !

À l’occasion du 250ᵉ anniversaire de l’indépendance américaine, rendez-vous à Loyola University New Orleans pour une conférence bilingue consacrée à l’héritage juridique et politique singulier de la Louisiane, façonné par des siècles d’influences françaises et américaines.

Trois universitaires français et louisianais — Julie Rocheton, Marius Debbane et Étienne Viator — reviendront sur les grandes étapes qui ont façonné le système juridique louisianais, de la Révolution américaine à l’achat de la Louisiane, en passant par l’influence durable du droit français.

📅 Lundi 9 novembre | 16h–17h30

📍 Saint Charles Room, Danna Center — Loyola University New Orleans

🎟️ Gratuit et ouvert à tous

🇫🇷🇺🇸 Conférence en français et en anglais
Une réception suivra les échanges.

Une belle occasion de redécouvrir un chapitre passionnant de notre histoire franco-américaine commune !

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