I snapped this shot just as the sun was setting in the French Quarter on December 20th. Moments later the lights below her statue came on. I love how it looks like she's riding into eternity...
The weather looks good for the parade January 6th. It is supposed to rain on Monday, January 5th, but clear up and be partially sunny on Tuesday. Although there is no rain expected, it will be cold...high is only 63 degrees, low 40.
Pray to Joan for a sky like the one in the picture, above! (That was during a balmy week in New Orleans...in the seventies all through Christmas! Ah well! Her birthday cakes, king cakes, and cupcakes will stay fresh that night!)