Our intrepid New Orleans parade reporter is back. Welcome, Michelle.
Parade by the Krewe de Jeanne d’Arc to celebrate the birthday of Joan of Arc. The date coincides with the opening of Carnival season, which starts 6 Jan and ends on Mardi Gras.
For safety reason, horses are no longer used in this parade. Instead, they have horse statuary on wheels, Michelle refers to them as, “Rolling pieces of art.”
“Joan was the military hero of our namesake city Orléans, France, and her golden statue in the French Market, a copy of one in Paris, was a gift to the city of New Orleans from the French people.” Krewe de Jeanne d’Arc: Who We Are.
The rest of the parade, below.
Facts & Links
Carnival varies in length. Starts on 6 Jan, a fixed date. Ends on Mardi Gras, a moving date.
This year, Mardi Gras is 13 February 2024.
Mardi Gras New Orleans: Future Mardi Gras. Has dates thru 2060.
“Mardi Gras always falls exactly 47 days before Easter (the 40 days of Lent plus seven Sundays).” Gardiner Public Library: What is Mardi Gras? > When is Mardi Gras? Betit, 2022. Detailed discussion of equinox dates.
Kalmia Art, Michelle’s Jewelery businesses
Previous Parade Posts
[Mardi Gras Parade Horses, Guest Photos] 2023
[Throw Me Something, Ma’am, Guest Photos] 2019
[Mardi Gras Parades, A Guest Post] 2015
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