Joan Of Arc Project

29/10/2026

⚜️Krewe de Jeanne d'Arc needs volunteers!⚜️

Want to be part of the Joan of Arc parade on January 6th? We're looking for volunteer foot soldiers!

Foot soldiers help with the functional side of the parade, from carrying banners and guiding props to walking security along the route. You'll even get to borrow a medieval costume to wear!

The best part? Foot Soldiers get to walk in the parade for *free* and are included in most krewe festivities! You can attend all of our free events and purchase tickets to krewe-exclusive events at the member price.

🛡️ You must be at least 16 years old.
🛡️ Costumes must be picked up in advance.
🛡️ Volunteers should arrive on time, follow directions, and return their costumes to the props truck after the parade.

If you’d like to get involved, meet fellow artists, and experience our one-of-a-kind parade from a different perspective, we’d love to have you!

⚔️ Sign up to volunteer with Joan’s Army: https://bit.ly/47LlYPG

26/10/2026

Happy birthday to our fabulous founder, Amy Kirk Duvoisin!!!!

26/10/2026

⚜️ Join the Army of Artists! ⚜️

Want to march with the Krewe de Jeanne d'Arc? Our group celebrates creativity, community, and the extraordinary legacy of our favorite patron saint. ⚔️

As a reminder, membership prices increase on:
⚜️ May 30 - Feast Day of St. Joan of Arc
⚜️ November 1 - All Saints’ Day
⚜️ December 1 - Our final price increase before membership closes

⏳ Krewe membership closes January 1! Enlist early to get the best membership price and join our ranks for the festivities ahead.

We’re always looking for volunteer Foot Soldiers to help bring the parade to life!

Please note that memberships are non-refundable. Review our Refund Policy before joining.

25/10/2026

Timely! Our next book club discussion is indeed about Agincourt!

We will meet Nov 7 at 10 am at The Columns Hotel to discuss Dr. Michael Livingston’s book “Agincourt: Battle of the Scarred King.”

Details here: https://joanofarcparade.org/joan-of-arc-book-club/

in 1415, King Henry V led his tired, outnumbered troops to an unlikely victory at the Battle of Agincourt.

Facing a much larger French force, Henry’s army, nearly 80% archers, turned the muddy fields to their advantage, with English longbows cutting down French knights in waves.

Against all odds, Agincourt became one of England’s most celebrated victories, boosting morale back home and solidifying Henry’s reputation as a warrior king.

? Legend has it that after the Battle of Agincourt, English archers taunted the French with a two-finger salute. The French had threatened to cut off these fingers if they captured any English bowmen, so in classic English style, the archers waved them proudly, as if to say, “Still got ‘em!” Though it started as a show of defiance, that two-finger gesture is now considered quite rude… so use with caution!

Read more about the Hundred Years War using the link in the comments.

24/10/2026

Amy & Amanda supporting the next generation of Joans!

Go see this wonderful two-for-one set of plays about our beloved Joan…onstage through Oct 29th:

https://stk.booktix.com

23/10/2026

⚜️ Join the Army of Artists! ⚔️ Become part of the Krewe de Jeanne d’Arc and help bring history, art, and New Orleans magic to life! 👑

Membership for 2027 is open, and we’re always looking for volunteer Foot Soldiers to help bring our parade to life! 🛡️

https://joanofarcparade.org/get-involved/membership/

23/10/2026

The deadline for our 2027 "Maid of Honor" contest (application & letters) is Nov.15th! Some notices say Nov1st (All Saints Day) but it's 11/15!

23/10/2026

WHO WILL BE OUR 2027 JOAN OF ARC?

APPLICATIONS ARE DUE SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15, BY MIDNIGHT--NO EXCEPTIONS.

Full application here (TWO RECOMMENDATION LETTERS ARE REQUIRED AND BOTH ARE DUE NOV 15th):

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScXzaiCrNKMapkJ8IGzb6CoSKtVFBTyVgwTlT-WyZyajekpRw/viewform

Eligibility: This contest is open to young women, 16-19 years old (the ages of Joan’s most notable feats and trials), who have shown unique leadership abilities and are currently or have recently studied French in high school, college, or at home. (The candidate must be able to speak some French in conversation and represent Joan in media opportunities, public presentations, and travel to our sister city of Orleans.) This contest does not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, ancestry or creed.

Zoom Interviews: The three top candidates will complete a Zoom interview in English with Krewe de Jeanne d’Arc leaders, and then a phone interview in French with a member of the Consulate General of France in New Orleans’ team, to assess poise, confidence, grace, and French fluency so we may choose the best possible candidate to represent Joan of Arc in our parade, and throughout the year at local, national, and international events.

See full contest information here:

https://joanofarcparade.org/honorary-characters/maid-of-honor-contest/

20/10/2026

Check out this upcoming exhibit hosted by our friends at Old Ursuline Convent Museum, New Orleans!

The "Beyond the Veil: Voices From the Ursuline Convent" exhibit will open at the Old Ursuline Convent Museum, New Orleans on Thursday, November 5, 2026, and run for a year.

The exhibit will highlight the first century of the Ursulines in New Orleans, from their arrival in 1727 to their departure from the French Quarter in 1824. Visitors will discover the Sisters’ influence as educators, nurses, missionaries, and spiritual leaders in the colony. The interactive exhibit follows five individuals connected to the Old Ursuline Convent, tracing their journeys from their arrival in New Orleans to their lives on the Convent grounds.

RSVP for opening night here: https://bit.ly/4imfInq

19/10/2026

Onstage Oct 23-Oct 29 at Mount Carmel Academy!

STK Presents Trials, The Story of Joan of Arc (and Beth) and Wild Heart: Two Shows, One Ticket!

STK presents two Joan of Arc productions in one evening: the one-act play Trials, The Story of Joan of Arc (and Beth), and after intermission, enjoy the new musical Wild Heart!

Performance Dates
October 23, 27, 28, and 29 at 7 p.m.
October 24 at 2 p.m.

One ticket, two shows! Enjoy a one-act play and a musical about Joan of Arc.