Parade Route

18th Annual Joan of Arc Procession

TUESDAY January 6, 2026, 7:30 p.m.

Route map

NEW ROUTE AND START TIME!!!!!!!!!

Joyeux Anniversaire, Jeanne d’Arc!
Celebrating St. Joan of Arc’s birthday and Twelfth Night, this annual  walking procession is a medieval-themed theatrical procession, inspired by Joan’s time in 1400s France.  Joan of Arc liberated the citizens of Orleans, France, from a British siege in her first victory in 1429—resulting in her moniker “The Maid of Orleans.” Our procession honors our own unofficial patron saint, The Maid of New Orleans: the beloved  golden French Quarter statue, a gift to the City of New Orleans from France in the 1950s, and our French history and heritage. It’s a short, family-friendly parade — quirky, whimsical and spiritual.  

The procession starts on time at 7:30 p.m. sharp, makes a few pauses for a bit of medieval pageantry, and ends around 9:30 p.m. NOTE: We’ve been given the green light for this route, but have not yet received a permit, and due to construction it may be modified.

  • Starts at Bienville and Front Streets, right onto Bienville
  • Right onto Chartres
  • STOP: a toast to the royalty and young Joan “Maid of Honor” in English and French from the balcony of the Historic New Orleans Collection at 416 Chartres;
  • Right onto Toulouse
  • Left onto Decatur
  • STOP: the crowning of the king and king cake ceremony at Oscar Dunn Park (the sidewalk amphitheater across from Jackson Square).  
    • The PUBLIC is invited to fill the amphitheater risers, where they can enjoy an excellent view of the king cake ceremony and the entire parade. Get your king cake from Bon’s New Orleans Street Food Cafe next to the park, and take your first bite with us during our king cake ceremony!
  • Slight right onto N. Peters
  • A pause to sing Happy Birthday at the Joan of Arc statue as we pass it on the N.Peters side; 
  • Left onto Ursuline
  • Right onto Chartres
  • STOP: the blessing of Joan’s sword at St. Mary’s Church in the Old Ursuline Convent (1119 Chartres) (instead of at the Cathedral, due to both street and cathedral construction)
  • Right onto Barracks
  • Ends at French Market Place and Barracks

Parking

  • Suggested best parking: Premium Parking Lot 407 (map, reserve).

If you’d like to learn more about our parade in advance, watch the video of our krewe storybook (Great for children!) or check out our detailed line-up.

 

Detailed Line-Up Instructions for Parade Participants