LOOK FOR JOAN AND THE BASTARD LEADING THE FRENCH MARKET CONTINGENT THIS MORNING IN FRENCH QUARTER FESTIVAL'S 27TH ANNUAL OPENING DAY SECOND LINE THROUGH THE QUARTER!
PARADE BEGINS AT 10:15 A.M. at BOURBON AND IBERVILLE, GOES DOWN BOURBON TO ST. ANN THEN UP TO JACKSON SQUARE WHERE IT ENDS AT 11:00 A.M.
WE'LL BE HANDING OUT WHO DAT HANKIES AND POSTERS OF JOAN WITH SAINTS FLAG!
I have always wanted to do something related to Joan of Arc here in New Orleans. When I realized her birthday was on the Feast of the Epiphany, January 6th (when we celebrate Twelfth Night), it seemed a perfect way to honor her and to kick off Mardi Gras!
Joan of Arc represents so much to so many people and she deserves more attention in this town that is a sister city to Orleans, France!
I hope the procession grows into a larger event eventually. For now, I'm just pleased to be finding other people in town who want to celebrate her while celebrating Twelfth Night!