Joan of Arc Parade 2026

Storyboard

Jan 8

The 18th annual procession through the Quarter honoring Joan of Arc’s birthday changed routes to avoid road construction, but merry throngs welcomed the Maid and the opening of Carnival season.

- photos by Ellis Anderson

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