A woman stands in quarter profile wearing a medieval, blue velvet houppelande (gown) trimmed in fur and brocade, is wearing a beaded and veiled hennin (giant sparkly hat), and holding a basket. She is standing in front of a painting of the Notre Dame Cathedral that has been printed onto fabric and stretched onto a huge frame on wheels and lit with golden lights and adorned with gargoyles. She is surrounded by other figures who are in costume for the Joan of Arc Parade that takes place every January 6, in New Orleans, LA.

To whoever yelled, "YAS QUEEN! You regal Bitch!!" at me last night at the Joan of Arc Parade, just know that I ❤️‍🔥 you. ⚜️🫅 #joanofarcparade #twelfthnight #carnivalcommences #krewedejeannedarc #neworleans #kingsday #joanofarc

Hallelujah played. We walked into Jackson Square, winged and haloed, hands in prayer. Doing our part to sage the city, at its heart by the cathedral, under the moon on this cold night, just a few days and blocks away from so much pain.

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Behind the scenes shot of Krewe de Jeanne d'Arc members in costume with props representing Notre Dame cathedral, round stained glass windows, and the Riems Cathedral, with lights towering up into the night sky.

Selfie stye photo of two women dressed in 15th century period costumes sitting at a bar, along with a man dressed as a Notre Dame cathedral gargoyle, and a 3D representation for another gargoyle behind him.

So thankful for all of those who braved the cold to celebrate Twelfth Night and Joan of Arc's birthday with us tonight. Thank you, New Orleans! #krewedejeannedarc #joanofarcparade #neworleans #twelfthnight