The Krewe de Jeanne d’Arc’s primary purpose is to put on an annual walking parade (see route map) celebrating the January 6 birthday of Saint Joan of Arc and year-round events celebrating the Maid of Orléans and New Orleans’ French heritage. Joan of Arc is the patron saint of France and the unofficial patron saint of New Orleans. Joan was the military hero of our namesake city Orléans, France, and her golden statue in the French Market, a copy of one in Paris, was a gift to the city of New Orleans from the French people. The organization was founded in 2008 by Amy Kirk Duvoisin, and is now directed by co-captains Amanda Helm and Antoinette de Alteriis.