Upcoming Events

• TODAY!  August 16 noon-4 p.m.: Krewe de Jeanne d’Arc partipates in the Krewe of Krampus Barbegazi Snoball Fight flavor competition — come eat snoballs!
• Wednesday August 20, 5:30-9 p.m.: Throws workshop @ Carol Lynch’s home
• Saturday Aug. 23, 11 a.m. -1 p.m.: Book Club discussion: Daughters of the New Year
• Saturday August 30, 1-4 p.m.: Throws and shields workshop @ Captain Amanda’s
• Save the Date! Saturday Sept. 6 Joan of Art juried exhibition opening night reception at Ariodante, 5-8 p.m
• Save the Date! Salon de Jeanne d’Arc free conference (full schedule)
  • Saturday Sept. 27, 2-5 p.m. at the Old Ursuline Convent
  • Saturday Oct. 4, 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at the Jefferson Parish East Bank Regional Library

Details of all events below, or view our full calendar on the website.

TODAY! unitl 4 p.m. Krewe of Krampus Snoball Fight

Krewe de Jeanne d’Arc is participating with other krewes in the Krewe of Krampus annual Barbegazi Snoball Fight flavor competition. Come taste snoballs and shop the auction!  This fundraiser supports the sign language interpreter for the sword blessing and king cake ceremony in our own parade and other projects to make parades more accessible. Details: https://kreweofkrampus.com/barbegazi-snoball-fight/

Throws Workshop Wednesday August 16th 

To all crafters: We are making little books/journals for throws for the 2026 Joan of Arc parade.  Come help us put them together on Wednesday, August 16, from 5:30pm until 9:00pm at 2317 Metairie Court, Metairie, LA, at the home of krewe board member Carol Lynch.   Carol will feed you! BYOB. Come when you can, stay as long as you can. Text Carol Lynch- 504-343-5327.

Book Club: Daughters of the New Year (added to Book Club schedule for discussion August 23)

Since our Queen Yolande this year is Megan Holt, executive director of One Book One New Orleans, we’ve added this year’s One Book One New Orleans book (featuring a young female warrior!) to our book club for an in-person discussion: Saturday August 23, 2025, 10 a.m. to noon, Dough Nguyener’s Cafe, 2424 Tulane Avenue (map, menu)

RSVP to Krewe Founder Amy Kirk Duvoisin so she can reserve a table.

“Daughters of the New Year” is a novel by E.M. Tran that explores the lives of five generations of Vietnamese mothers and daughters, told in reverse chronological order. The story begins in present-day New Orleans and travels back through time to the Vietnam War, French colonial rule, and ultimately to the Trung sisters’ rebellion against Chinese occupation in the first century. 
 
The novel weaves together themes of motherhood, womanhood, the cyclical nature of time, and the difficulties of immigration, particularly for the Vietnamese diaspora. It delves into the cultural loss and challenges faced by immigrant families, exploring the complexities of relationships and the search for identity. The narrative also incorporates elements of magical realism, with the sisters experiencing visions and connections to their ancestral past. 

Throws Workshop Saturday August 30 

Come craft with us at the home of krewe captain Amanda Helm at 7330 Sycamore St. We’ll be working on finishing the “real shield” canvas-covered curved wood logo shields and on the 2026 saint medallions.  All skill levels are welcome and all supplies will be provided, but you’re welcome to bring your own tools if you prefer. These are a great way to connect with other krewe members, get your questions answered, show off your own krewe projects, and bounce ideas.

Save the date! Art Show opening night reception Sept. 6

Krewe members are encouraged to come in krewe colors blue and gold (or costume) to the opening reception for our 2025 Joan of Art juried exhibition at Aariodante Gallery in the New Orleans Arts District (535 Julia Street, map)!  This year, the judges will view the art in person and select the winners during the opening reception starting at 5, and everyone can vote in the Choix des Personnes award (until 6:45). Awards will be presented at 7 p.m., and people will hang out until 8.

The exhibit will continue at the gallery through Sept. 30.  Details: 
https://joanofarcparade.org/stjoan100/joan-of-art/

Gallery hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday: 9:30 a..m. to 4 p.m.
Wednesdays closed
Sundays: 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

The 2025 Salon poster is based on the drawing “Isabelle’s Prayer” by Arden McMillan, selected for the 2024 Joan of Art juried exhibition

Save the date! Salon Conference Sept. 27 and Oct. 4

• September 27th from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Old Ursuline Convent Museum in the French Quarter (1112 Chartres St., map)
• October 4th from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Jefferson Parish East Bank Regional Library in Metairie (4747 W. Napoleon, map)
• Full schedule and details

Upcoming Events

• TODAY! August 5, 6-8 p.m.: Krewe social at Holy Ground Pub
• Saturday August 9, 1-4 p.m.: Throws and shields workshop @ Captain Amanda’s
• Friday, August 15 Extended Deadline for YOUTH category of the Joan of Art exhibit
• Wednesday August 20, 5:30-9 p.m.: Throws workshop @ Carol Lynch’s home
• Saturday Aug. 23, 11 a.m. -1 p.m.: Book Club discussion: Daughters of the New Year
• Saturday August 30, 1-4 p.m.: Throws and shields workshop @ Captain Amanda’s
• Save the Date! Saturday Sept. 6 Joan of Art juried exhibition opening night reception at Ariodante, 5-8 p.m.

Details of all events below, or view our full calendar on the website.

TONIGHT August 5: Tuesday Social at Holy Ground

Our regular first Tuesday social on August 5! — join us from 6:00-8:00 p.m. for a drop-in social open to all! 6-8 p.m. at Holy Ground Irish Pub (3340 Canal St., map)  Look for our reserved Krewe de Jeanne d’Arc tables as you enter the bar! Delicious dim sum food available for sale–view menu  We welcome current members and volunteers and their friends, especially those curious about the krewe and interested in joining us! 

Throws Workshop Wednesday August 16th 

To all crafters: We are making little books/journals for throws for the 2026 Joan of Arc parade.  Come help us put them together on Wednesday, August 16, from 5:30pm until 9:00pm at 2317 Metairie Court, Metairie, LA, at the home of krewe board member Carol Lynch.   Carol will feed you! BYOB. Come when you can, stay as long as you can. Text Carol Lynch- 504-343-5327.

Throws Workshop Saturday August 9 and 30 

Come craft with us at the home of krewe captain Amanda Helm at 7330 Sycamore St. We’ll be working on finishing the “real shield” canvas-covered curved wood logo shields and on the 2026 saint medallions.  All skill levels are welcome and all supplies will be provided, but you’re welcome to bring your own tools if you prefer. These are a great way to connect with other krewe members, get your questions answered, show off your own krewe projects, and bounce ideas.

Creative input invited: Host a throws workshop

We’d love to have some fresh ideas for handmade throws. If you have an idea for throws that krewe members could work together to produce for sale to other krewe members as a krewe fundraiser, you’re invited to propose a throw idea for approval, and then take responsibility for putting the materials together and supervising one or more workshops to produce them. You can host at your own location, or you can work with Captain Amanda to be the craft supervisor for one or more workshops at her home. Typically we’re looking for throws that can be realistically sold for at least double the production cost, and that around 600-1,000 can be produced by supervised unskilled crafters in a few work sessions.  They also need to be manageable for people to carry on the parade route. The krewe can reimburse you for materials for approved projects. Include in your proposal a picture of a sample item, the time it takes to complete, an estimated total cost for materials to produce 600-1,000, and an estimated per-item cost, and some dates YOU would be available and willing to supervise workshops.

All throws to be included in krewe sales must be planned by Sept. 15 and completed by December 6.

Also, if you have handmade throws you’d like to share with other krewe members, you’re invited to donate 40 handmade throws to the krewe for us to include in the keepsake packs we sell to members and give to the French delegation and media. We don’t want this to diminish the availability of handmade throws on the parade route, though, so please only donate your throws to this if you’ve already made all you can carry on the parade route!

Book Club: Daughters of the New Year (added to Book Club schedule for discussion August 23)

Since our Queen Yolande this year is Megan Holt, executive director of One Book One New Orleans, we’ve added this year’s One Book One New Orleans book (featuring a young female warrior!) to our book club for an in-person discussion: Saturday August 23, 2025, 10 a.m. to noon, Dough Nguyener’s Cafe, 2424 Tulane Avenue (map, menu)

RSVP to Krewe Founder Amy Kirk Duvoisin so she can reserve a table.

“Daughters of the New Year” is a novel by E.M. Tran that explores the lives of five generations of Vietnamese mothers and daughters, told in reverse chronological order. The story begins in present-day New Orleans and travels back through time to the Vietnam War, French colonial rule, and ultimately to the Trung sisters’ rebellion against Chinese occupation in the first century. 
 
The novel weaves together themes of motherhood, womanhood, the cyclical nature of time, and the difficulties of immigration, particularly for the Vietnamese diaspora. It delves into the cultural loss and challenges faced by immigrant families, exploring the complexities of relationships and the search for identity. The narrative also incorporates elements of magical realism, with the sisters experiencing visions and connections to their ancestral past. 

Save the date! Art Show opening night reception Sept. 6

Krewe members are encouraged to come in krewe colors blue and gold (or costume) to the opening reception for our 2025 Joan of Art juried exhibition at Aariodante Gallery in the New Orleans Arts District (535 Julia Street, map)!  This year, the judges will view the art in person and select the winners during the opening reception starting at 5, and everyone can vote in the Choix des Personnes award (until 6:45). Awards will be presented at 7 p.m., and people will hang out until 8. The exhibit will continue at the gallery through Sept. 30.  

Upcoming Events

• TODAY!  August 2, 4-6 p.m.: Royalty Reunion and Maid’s trip sharing, at L’Union Française
• Tuesday August 5, 6-8 p.m.: Krewe social at Holy Ground Pub
• Saturday August 9, 1-4 p.m.: Throws and shields workshop @ Captain Amanda’s
• Wednesday August 20, 5:30-9 p.m.: Throws workshop @ Carol Lynch’s home
• Saturday Aug. 23, 11 a.m. -1 p.m.: Book Club discussion: Daughters of the New Year
• Saturday August 30, 1-4 p.m.: Throws and shields workshop @ Captain Amanda’s
• Save the Date! Saturday Sept. 6 Joan of Art juried exhibition opening night reception at Ariodante, 5-8 p.m.

Details of all events below, or view our full calendar on the website.

TODAY!! 4-6 p.m., August 2 Royalty Reunion and Maid’s Trip Sharing

Krewe members and volunteers are welcome to join us at L’Union Francaise (4522 Prtyania, map) for an informal gathering to meet current and former Krewe de Jeanne d’Arc royalty (Kings Charles VII, Queen Yolandes of Aragon, Maids of Honor) and enjoy a special slideshow by our reigning Maid of Honor, Life Sacco, sharing the highlights of her summer trip to Orleans, France, our sister city.  Arrive by 4:30 p.m. to enjoy the presentation, which will begin after brief remarks at that time. We will also receive updates from current and past royalty on their community projects, events, initiatives, and other news.

August 5: Tuesday Social at Holy Ground

Our regular first Tuesday social on August 5! — join us from 6:00-8:00 p.m. for a drop-in social open to all! 6-8 p.m. at Holy Ground Irish Pub (3340 Canal St., map)  Look for our reserved Krewe de Jeanne d’Arc tables as you enter the bar! Delicious dim sum food available for sale–view menu  We welcome current members and volunteers and their friends, especially those curious about the krewe and interested in joining us! 

Throws Workshop Wednesday August 16th 

To all crafters: We are making little books/journals for throws for the 2026 Joan of Arc parade.  Come help us put them together on Wednesday, August 16, from 5:30pm until 9:00pm at 2317 Metairie Court, Metairie, LA, at the home of krewe board member Carol Lynch.   Carol will feed you! BYOB. Come when you can, stay as long as you can. Text Carol Lynch- 504-343-5327.

Throws Workshop Saturday August 9 and 30 

Come craft with us at the home of krewe captain Amanda Helm at 7330 Sycamore St. We’ll be working on finishing the “real shield” canvas-covered curved wood logo shields and on the 2026 saint medallions.  All skill levels are welcome and all supplies will be provided, but you’re welcome to bring your own tools if you prefer. These are a great way to connect with other krewe members, get your questions answered, show off your own krewe projects, and bounce ideas.

Creative input invited: Host a throws workshop

We’d love to have some fresh ideas for handmade throws. If you have an idea for throws that krewe members could work together to produce for sale to other krewe members as a krewe fundraiser, you’re invited to propose a throw idea for approval, and then take responsibility for putting the materials together and supervising one or more workshops to produce them. You can host at your own location, or you can work with Captain Amanda to be the craft supervisor for one or more workshops at her home. Typically we’re looking for throws that can be realistically sold for at least double the production cost, and that around 600-1,000 can be produced by supervised unskilled crafters in a few work sessions.  They also need to be manageable for people to carry on the parade route. The krewe can reimburse you for materials for approved projects. Include in your proposal a picture of a sample item, the time it takes to complete, an estimated total cost for materials to produce 600-1,000, and an estimated per-item cost, and some dates YOU would be available and willing to supervise workshops.

All throws to be included in krewe sales must be planned by Sept. 15 and completed by December 6.

Also, if you have handmade throws you’d like to share with other krewe members, you’re invited to donate 40 handmade throws to the krewe for us to include in the keepsake packs we sell to members and give to the French delegation and media. We don’t want this to diminish the availability of handmade throws on the parade route, though, so please only donate your throws to this if you’ve already made all you can carry on the parade route!

Book Club: Daughters of the New Year (added to Book Club schedule for discussion August 23)

Since our Queen Yolande this year is Megan Holt, executive director of One Book One New Orleans, we’ve added this year’s One Book One New Orleans book (featuring a young female warrior!) to our book club for an in-person discussion: Saturday August 23, 2025, 10 a.m. to noon, Dough Nguyener’s Cafe, 2424 Tulane Avenue (map, menu)

RSVP to Krewe Founder Amy Kirk Duvoisin so she can reserve a table.

“Daughters of the New Year” is a novel by E.M. Tran that explores the lives of five generations of Vietnamese mothers and daughters, told in reverse chronological order. The story begins in present-day New Orleans and travels back through time to the Vietnam War, French colonial rule, and ultimately to the Trung sisters’ rebellion against Chinese occupation in the first century. 
 
The novel weaves together themes of motherhood, womanhood, the cyclical nature of time, and the difficulties of immigration, particularly for the Vietnamese diaspora. It delves into the cultural loss and challenges faced by immigrant families, exploring the complexities of relationships and the search for identity. The narrative also incorporates elements of magical realism, with the sisters experiencing visions and connections to their ancestral past. 

Save the date! Art Show opening night reception Sept. 6

Krewe members are encouraged to come in krewe colors blue and gold (or costume) to the opening reception for our 2025 Joan of Art juried exhibition at Aariodante Gallery in the New Orleans Arts District (535 Julia Street, map)!  This year, the judges will view the art in person and select the winners during the opening reception starting at 5, and everyone can vote in the Choix des Personnes award (until 6:45). Awards will be presented at 7 p.m., and people will hang out until 8. The exhibit will continue at the gallery through Sept. 30.  

Upcoming Events

• Tuesday July 1, 6-8 p.m.: Krewe social at Holy Ground Pub
• July 12: Musique(s) album release party
• July 13: French language mass
• July 31st: Joan of Art juried art exhibit submission deadline
• Saturday Aug. 23, 11 a.m. -1 p.m.: Book Club: Daughters of the New Year
• Save the Date!!! Saturday Sept. 27 Salon de Jeanne d’Arc our annual free full-day conference at Tulane University. This year’s theme: Messengers and Mystics.

Details of all events below, or view our full calendar on the website.

July 1: Tuesday Social at Holy Ground

Our regular first Tuesday social on July 1st! — join us from 6:00-8:00 p.m. for a drop-in social open to all! 6-8 p.m. at Holy Ground Irish Pub (3340 Canal St., map)  Look for our reserved Krewe de Jeanne d’Arc tables as you enter the bar! Delicious dim sum food available for sale–view menu  We welcome current members and volunteers and their friends, especially those curious about the krewe and interested in joining us! 

July 12 Louisiana French music album release

To celebrate the release of Musique(s), L’Album, a Louisiana French music compilation album, Nous Foundation will host a concert at Peaches Records  on July 12 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm (4318 Magazine, map). Musicians will be there to sign copies of the book and album! The foundation is under the direction of Krewe de Jeanne d’Arc 2025 king Scott Tilton, and one of the featured musicians is our 2024 king Louis Michot! More about the album project

French Language mass July 13

On Sunday, July 13, 2025, a Mass will be held at Holy Name of Jesus Church to commemorate the French holiday of Bastille Day. Father Edwin Gros, S.J., will celebrate the Mass in French at 12:30 pm. Holy Name of Jesus Church (6367 Saint Charles Avenue, map). This Bastille Day mass has been held every year since 1960 at various New Orleans churches. In addition to holding the Mass entirely in the French language, the congregation will sing La Marsellaise, the anthem of France since the time of the Revolution. Details

Joan of Art contest deadline July 31

We’re again calling for submissions of original Joan of Arc-related art work for our annual juried art show in partnership with Ariodante Gallery on Julia Street in the New Orleans Arts District! If selected by our jury panel, artwork will be exhibited at the gallery, and prizes will be awarded at the First Saturday exhibit opening Sept. 6. If you know any artists, please invite them to submit!

Book Club: Daughters of the New Year (added to Book Club schedule for discussion August 23)

Since our Queen Yolande this year is Megan Holt, executive director of One Book One New Orleans, we’ve added this year’s One Book One New Orleans book (featuring a young female warrior!) to our book club for an in-person discussion: Saturday August 23, 2025, 10 a.m. to noon, Dough Nguyener’s Cafe, 2424 Tulane Avenue (map, menu)

RSVP to Krewe Founder Amy Kirk Duvoisin so she can reserve a table.

“Daughters of the New Year” is a novel by E.M. Tran that explores the lives of five generations of Vietnamese mothers and daughters, told in reverse chronological order. The story begins in present-day New Orleans and travels back through time to the Vietnam War, French colonial rule, and ultimately to the Trung sisters’ rebellion against Chinese occupation in the first century. 
 
The novel weaves together themes of motherhood, womanhood, the cyclical nature of time, and the difficulties of immigration, particularly for the Vietnamese diaspora. It delves into the cultural loss and challenges faced by immigrant families, exploring the complexities of relationships and the search for identity. The narrative also incorporates elements of magical realism, with the sisters experiencing visions and connections to their ancestral past.

Save the Date!! Salon conference Sept. 27

We’re looking forward to our annual in-person Salon de Jeanne d’Arc full-day conference, free and open to the public.  Mark your calendar now for this special event, in partnership with Tulane University, at the Myra Clare Rogers Memorial Chapel. The annual Salon is emblematic of everything our krewe represents — an eclectic mix of art, history, spirituality, all things Joan and French heritage of New Orleans, including lectures, stimulating discussions, and book sales. 

Upcoming Events

• TONIGHT June 3, 6-8 p.m.: Krewe social at Holy Ground Pub
• Saturday June 7, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Book Club discussion: Victorious Charles: A Ladies Man
• Tuesday July 1, 6-8 p.m.: Krewe social at Holy Ground Pub
• July 31st: Joan of Art juried art exhibit submission deadline
• Tuesday August 2, 6-8 p.m.: Krewe social at Holy Ground Pub
• Saturday Aug. 23, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.: Book Club discussion: Daughters of the New Year
• Save the Date!!! Saturday Sept. 27 Salon de Jeanne d’Arc our annual free full-day conference at Tulane University

Details of all events below, or view our full calendar on the website.

Social Tonight at Holy Ground

Back to our regular first Tuesday social! — join us from 6:00-8:00 p.m. for a drop in social open to all! 6-8 p.m. at Holy Ground Irish Pub (3340 Canal St., map)  Look for our reserved Krewe de Jeanne d’Arc tables as you enter the bar! Delicious dim sum food available for sale–view menu  We welcome current members and volunteers and their friends, especially those curious about the krewe and interested in joining us!  Next socials July 1 and August 2.

Victorious Charles Book Club discussion Saturday June 7

Victorious Charles: A Ladies’ Man: In-Person Discussion Saturday, June 7 at the Columns Hotel Café (3811 St. Charles Avenue, map, menu). RSVP to krewe Founder Amy Kirk Duvoisin 

Victorious Charles: A Ladies’ Man is a fascinating historical account of the lives of the nobility and the poor in 15th Century France, under the reign of King Charles VII. Charles VII was a warrior King who reigned at the time of France’s decades-long war against Henry V’s England. Charles is also often remembered for his numerous high-profile affairs, including one with the beautiful Agnès Sorel, known at the time as the Dame de Beauté. The book explores Charles’ youth, his crazy mother, and the positive influence of his mother-in-law, Yolande d’Aragon. Frenchmen Art and Books has this book in stock for us! Details and full schedule for the Joan of Arc Book Club. No need to be a krewe member to participate in the book club.

Joan of Art contest deadline July 31

We’re again calling for submissions of original Joan of Arc-related art work for our annual juried art show in partnership with Ariodante Gallery on Julia Street in the New Orleans Arts District! If selected by our jury panel, artwork will be exhibited at the gallery, and prizes will be awarded at the First Saturday exhibit opening Sept. 6. If you know any artists, please invite them to submit! 

Book Club: Daughters of the New Year (added to Book Club schedule for discussion August 23)

Since our Queen Yolande this year is Megan Holt, executive director of One Book One New Orleans, we’ve added this year’s One Book One New Orleans book (featuring a young female warrior!) to our book club for an in-person discussion: Saturday August 23, 2025, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Dough Nguyener’s Cafe, 2424 Tulane Avenue (map, menu)

RSVP to Krewe Founder Amy Kirk Duvoisin so she can reserve a table.

“Daughters of the New Year” is a novel by E.M. Tran that explores the lives of five generations of Vietnamese mothers and daughters, told in reverse chronological order. The story begins in present-day New Orleans and travels back through time to the Vietnam War, French colonial rule, and ultimately to the Trung sisters’ rebellion against Chinese occupation in the first century. 
 
The novel weaves together themes of motherhood, womanhood, the cyclical nature of time, and the difficulties of immigration, particularly for the Vietnamese diaspora. It delves into the cultural loss and challenges faced by immigrant families, exploring the complexities of relationships and the search for identity. The narrative also incorporates elements of magical realism, with the sisters experiencing visions and connections to their ancestral past. 

Upcoming Events

• Thursday May 29, 5-7:30 p.m.: Krewe celebration of St. Joan of Arc’s feast day at the Old Ursuline Convent and Joan of Arc statue (details below, rain or shine)
• Friday May 30: Last day of early bird membership prices (and Joan’s actual feast day)
• Tuesday June 3, 6-8 p.m.: Krewe social at Holy Ground Pub
• Saturday June 7, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.: Book Club discussion: Victorious Charles: A Ladies Man
• July 31st: Joan of Art juried art exhibit submission deadline
• Saturday Aug. 23, 11 a.m. -1 p.m.: Book Club discussion: Daughters of the New Year
• Save the Date!!! Saturday Sept. 27 Salon de Jeanne d’Arc our annual free full-day conference at Tulane University

Details of all events below, or view our full calendar on the website.

Rain should be over for our Feast Day events, and we also have indoor options, so it’s a go, rain or shine!

Feast Day Celebration May 29 at the Old Ursuline Convent Chapel (open to the public)

Come early at 5 p.m. to get a tour of the Old Ursuline Convent including the large painting of St. Joan of Arc brought by the Ursuline nuns from France. Dress in white and bring flowers to leave at the Joan of Arc statue. The krewe and the public are welcome for any or all of these events, at the Old Ursuline Convent at 1112 Chartres St. (map). St. Joan of Arc was burned at the stake at the age of 19 on May 30, 1431, and she was canonized as a saint in 1920.

• 5 p.m. Tour of the Old Ursuline Convent including a large Joan painting
• 6 p.m. Vespers prayer service for St. Joan in the St. Mary Chapel on the convent grounds
• 6:30: Refreshments in the Convent Garden (rear garden)
• 7 p.m.: Procession: Walk 3 blocks to the St. Joan of Arc statue to leave our flowers in a brief ceremony.
• 7:10-7:20ish: Brief ceremony at the Joan of Arc statue (map)

Join or renew your krewe membership by May 30 to get the early bird price

As always, membership prices increase on Joan’s Feast Day May 30 and All Saints Day November 1. After December 1, only donor memberships will be available. Membership prices now start at $150, as the board voted to raise the base membership price from $125 to $150. This is our first price increase since 2013 and reflects our rising costs, particularly for parade permit, required parade clean-up services, insurance, and prop storage.

Victorious Charles Book Club discussion Saturday June 7

Victorious Charles: A Ladies’ Man: In-Person Discussion Saturday, June 7 at the Columns Hotel Café (3811 St. Charles Avenue, map, menu). RSVP to krewe Founder Amy Kirk Duvoisin 

Victorious Charles: A Ladies’ Man is a fascinating historical account of the lives of the nobility and the poor in 15th Century France, under the reign of King Charles VII. Charles VII was a warrior King who reigned at the time of France’s decades-long war against Henry V’s England. Charles is also often remembered for his numerous high-profile affairs, including one with the beautiful Agnès Sorel, known at the time as the Dame de Beauté. The book explores Charles’ youth, his crazy mother, and the positive influence of his mother-in-law, Yolande d’Aragon. Frenchmen Art and Books has this book in stock for us! Details and full schedule for the Joan of Arc Book Club. No need to be a krewe member to participate in the book club.

Joan of Art contest deadline July 31

We’re again calling for submissions of original Joan of Arc-related art work for our annual juried art show in partnership with Ariodante Gallery on Julia Street in the New Orleans Arts District! If selected by our jury panel, artwork will be exhibited at the gallery, and prizes will be awarded at the First Saturday exhibit opening Sept. 6. If you know any artists, please invite them to submit! 

Book Club: Daughters of the New Year (added to Book Club schedule for discussion August 23)

Since our Queen Yolande this year is Megan Holt, executive director of One Book One New Orleans, we’ve added this year’s One Book One New Orleans book (featuring a young female warrior!) to our book club for an in-person discussion: Saturday August 23, 2025, 10 a.m. to noon, Dough Nguyener’s Cafe, 2424 Tulane Avenue (map, menu)

RSVP to Krewe Founder Amy Kirk Duvoisin so she can reserve a table.

“Daughters of the New Year” is a novel by E.M. Tran that explores the lives of five generations of Vietnamese mothers and daughters, told in reverse chronological order. The story begins in present-day New Orleans and travels back through time to the Vietnam War, French colonial rule, and ultimately to the Trung sisters’ rebellion against Chinese occupation in the first century. 
 
The novel weaves together themes of motherhood, womanhood, the cyclical nature of time, and the difficulties of immigration, particularly for the Vietnamese diaspora. It delves into the cultural loss and challenges faced by immigrant families, exploring the complexities of relationships and the search for identity. The narrative also incorporates elements of magical realism, with the sisters experiencing visions and connections to their ancestral past. 

Coming Up….

• Wednesday May 14: Krewe social, 5-8 p.m. at the Concert on the Square (rescheduled due to rain)
• Thursday May 29: Krewe celebration of Joan of Arc’s Feast Day, 6 p.m.
• Friday May 30: Official Feast Day of Joan of Arc
• Friday May 30: Last day of early bird membership prices
• July 31st: Joan of Art juried art exhibit submission deadline

Details of all events below, or view our full calendar on the website.

Rescheduled from May 7 to May 14 due to today’s storms
May 14 Krewe social at the Wednesday Concert on the Square

French Music Night  featuring Jourdan Thibodeaux et les Rôdailleurs followed by Bon Bon Vivant

Free Live Music; Food and Drink for Sale! 
5:00-8:00 p.m. Lafayette Square
Info and Directions: https://www.ylcwats.com/
 
We had planned to combine our monthly social with this free French music concert, and we’re still holding out hope to do that. Rain is predicted but the concert has not yet been cancelled.
 
We will resume our regular location on First Tuesdays again in June, and will return to Holy Ground Irish Pub for our monthly social Tuesday, June 3rd there from 6-8 p.m.

Join or renew your krewe membership by May 30 to get the early bird price

As always, membership prices increase on Joan’s Feast Day May 30 and All Saints Day November 1. After December 1, only donor memberships will be available.

Save the date! Feast Day Celebration May 29 at the Old Ursuline Convent Chapel

We are working on the details but we know that we will again hold a Vespers service at 6:00 p.m. in St. Mary’s Church on Chartres, next to the Ursulines Convent. This is open to the public and you are welcome and encouraged to help spread the word! We will walk to the Joan of Arc statue following the service, but likely will make a stop at Ursulines Convent for a brief special ceremony, details TBD.  We dress in white and bring flowers to leave at the statue. Please Save the Date and stay tuned for details! 

Art Span NOLA celebrated our krewe at the “Passion of Joan of Arc” silent film screening 

Many krewe members enjoyed the free screening last night of the powerful “Passion of Joan of Arc” silent film, accompanied by an extraordinary original score by the band W8ing4UFOs from Atlanta. The event producers, Art Span NOLA, surprised us with a heartfelt tribute to our parade and our perseverance this year honoring Joan in spite of the mass shooting tragedy and the extreme cold. Art Span Nola ( 501(c)(3) ) is a New Orleans-based arts organization that enriches and transforms by nurturing meaningful relationships between artists and communities. 

Coming Up….

• Tuesday May 6, 8 p.m.: The Passion of Joan of Arc silent film with live music (now INDOORS) at the Marigny Opera House
• Wednesday May 7: Krewe social, 5-8 p.m. at the Concert on the Square (rain possible)
• Thursday May 29: Krewe celebration of Joan of Arc’s Feast Day, 6 p.m.
• Friday May 30: Official Feast Day of Joan of Arc
• Friday May 30: Last day of early bird membership prices
• July 31st: Joan of Art juried art exhibit submission deadline

Details of all events below, or view our full calendar on the website.

“Passion of Joan of Arc” silent film screening with live music TONIGHT!

The Marigny Opera House event TONIGHT May 6 has been moved indoors due to the rain. They’ll be showing the landmark silent film The Passion of Joan of Arc, accompanied by a live music score performed by the band W8ing4UFOs. We still have some free tickets left for those who have already joined as paying members for 2026. If you’re not a paying member, you can still enjoy the film! Buy your movie ticket for $15.

• Early bird members get free tickets!  Renew your full membership for 2026 (then you’ll get the secret link to sign up for your free tickets)
• The event website with details and the public link to buy tickets
• More about this amazing film
• If you already joined, you should have already received the link to sign up for the free tickets. It went out by text and email, and for people who joined within the last week, the free movie sign-up link was included in your confirmation email. 

Join or renew your krewe membership by May 30 to get the early bird price

As always, membership prices increase on Joan’s Feast Day May 30 and All Saints Day November 1. After December 1, only donor memberships will be available.

Save the date! Feast Day Celebration May 29 at the Old Ursuline Convent Chapel

We are working on the details but we know that we will again hold a Vespers service at 6:00 p.m. in St. Mary’s Church on Chartres, next to the Ursulines Convent. This is open to the public and you are welcome and encouraged to help spread the word! We will walk to the Joan of Arc statue following the service, but likely will make a stop at Ursulines Convent for a brief special ceremony, details TBD.  We dress in white and bring flowers to leave at the statue. Please Save the Date and stay tuned for details! 

Stay tuned for possible weather cancellation
May 7 Krewe social at the Wednesday Concert on the Square

French Music Night  featuring Jourdan Thibodeaux et les Rôdailleurs followed by Bon Bon Vivant

Free Live Music; Food and Drink for Sale! 
5:00-8:00 p.m. Lafayette Square
Info and Directions: https://www.ylcwats.com/
 
We had planned to combine our monthly social with this free French music concert, and we’re still holding out hope to do that. Rain is predicted but the concert has not yet been cancelled.
 
We will resume our regular location on First Tuesdays again in June, and will return to Holy Ground Irish Pub for our monthly social Tuesday, June 3rd there from 6-8 p.m.

Early birds get free tickets!

The early bird membership deadline is on Joan’s Feast Day, May 30th. If you purchase your 2026 membership this week, you might also get bonus free tickets!

The Marigny Opera House will be showing a special outdoor screening May 6 of the landmark silent film The Passion of Joan of Arc, accompanied by a live music score performed by the band W8ing4UFOs. Krewe de Jeanne d’Arc has been granted 40 free tickets to the show, and we’ve decided to make that a gift for those who renew early. You’ll receive the link to sign up for your free tickets along with your membership confirmation email until we run out of tickets! Limit two tickets per membership.

• Purchase your full membership for 2026 (then you’ll get the secret link to sign up for your free tickets)
• The event website with details and the public link to buy tickets
• More about the film

Coming Up….

• Tuesday April 1: Krewe social, 6-8 p.m. at Holy Ground
• April 12-17th: French visitors are here! 
• Wednesday May 7: Krewe social, 5-8 p.m. at the Concert on the Square
• Thursday May 29: Krewe celebration of Joan of Arc’s Feast Day, 6 p.m.
• Friday May 30: Official Feast Day of Joan of Arc
• Friday May 30: Last day of early bird membership prices

Details of all events below, or view our full calendar on the website.

Social Tuesday April 1 at Holy Ground

Our monthly “First Tuesday” social returns at the same time and same place as our February 2025 social, after a Fat Tuesday hiatus! Join us from 6:00-8:00 p.m. for a drop in social open to all! 6-8 p.m. at Holy Ground Irish Pub (3340 Canal St., map)
 
Look for our reserved Krewe de Jeanne d’Arc tables as you enter the bar! Delicious dim sum food available for sale–view menu 
  
We welcome current members and volunteers and their friends, especially those curious about the krewe and interested in joining us! ***This is a great time to bring friends and family to meet us, as membership is open now but dues increase as of May 30th!****

Company is coming!

Sister City guests in town April 12-17

Eight of our dear friends from our sister city of Orleans, France, will arrive in New Orleans Saturday, April 12, and depart Thursday, April 17.  Help us give them a warm welcome!  
 
Their itinerary includes: 

• Sunday, April 13: French Quarter Festival! They will meet Amy in the morning at 10:00 a.m. to get oriented and are free the entire day to explore the festival and the French Quarter. ***A few may need rides to and from the festival. Please let us know if you are available to provide transportation and want to visit with them on this day in the FQ.***
• Monday, April 14:  3 p.m. Garden District walking tour in French (hosted by our very own Lil Pinney), followed by a meet and greet at Alliance Française at  5 p.m.  followed by dinner at Joey K’s on Magazine Street. ***Let us know if you are interested in attending any of these events; limited space!!****
• Tuesday, April 15:  Morning meeting with Nous Foundation in the French Quarter. Lunch at Napoleon House, followed by a special City Hall visit to meet the Mayor. ****You are welcome to meet us for lunch if you like, but we need to know by April 1st so we can make a reservation for the right number.****
• Wednesday, April 16:  Tour to Laura Plantation, hosted by former krewe king and longtime krewe supporter Joseph Dunn, a tour guide at Laura. Joseph will give a tour in French at 11:00 a.m. ***WE STILL NEED DRIVERS FOR OUR EIGHT GUESTS.  Email founder_amy@joanofarcparade.org or text her at 504-251-5046 if interested.****
• Thursday, April 17: Departure

May 7 Krewe social at the Wednesday Concert on the Square

French Music Night  featuring Jourdan Thibodeaux et les Rôdailleurs followed by Bon Bon Vivant

Free Live Music; Food and Drink for Sale! 
5:00-8:00 p.m. Lafayette Square
Info and Directions: https://www.ylcwats.com/
 
We are switching up our regular monthly social routine during the month of May, to take advantage of this incredible music during the same week that we’d normally be meeting up on a Tuesday.  So it’s a bit earlier, and a day later, but we think it will be worth it!  Look for a Krewe de Jeanne d’Arc banner or two to find us gathered (a few of us will get there early to reserve spots).  Again, this is open to all and especially for this free public concert. It’s sure to be crowded to allow extra time for parking.  Luckily there is usually ample on street parking but carpooling, biking, and public transportation or Uber/Lyft always encouraged! 
 
We will resume our regular location on First Tuesdays again in June, and will return to Holy Ground Irish Pub for our monthly social Tuesday, June 3rd there from 6-8 p.m.

Save the date! Feast Day Celebration May 29 at the Old Ursuline Convent Chapel

We are working on the details but we know that we will again hold a Vespers service at 6:00 p.m. in St. Mary’s Church on Chartres, next to the Ursulines Convent. This is open to the public and you are welcome and encouraged to help spread the word! We will walk to the Joan of Arc statue following the service, but likely will make a stop at Ursulines Convent for a brief special ceremony, details TBD.  We dress in white and bring flowers to leave at the statue. Please Save the Date and stay tuned for details!

Photo by Margarita Bergen, 2023 Feast Day Celebration