Sunday marked the beginning of the 2019 Carnival season. In the French Quarter, the Krewe of Joan of Arc paraded to celebrate the ‘Maid of Orleans’ birthday. Unique throws, authentic story-telling and costumes made for a wildly entertaining spectacle.
Joan of Arc Parade (photos by: Brandon Robert)
Joan of Arc Parade (photos by: Brandon Robert)
Joan of Arc Parade (photos by: Brandon Robert)
Joan of Arc Parade (photos by: Brandon Robert)
Joan of Arc Parade (photos by: Brandon Robert)
Joan of Arc Parade (photos by: Brandon Robert)
Joan of Arc Parade (photos by: Brandon Robert)
Joan of Arc Parade (photos by: Brandon Robert)
Joan of Arc Parade (photos by: Brandon Robert)
Joan of Arc Parade (photos by: Brandon Robert)
Joan of Arc Parade (photos by: Brandon Robert)
Joan of Arc Parade (photos by: Brandon Robert)
Joan of Arc Parade (photos by: Brandon Robert)
Joan of Arc Parade (photos by: Brandon Robert)
Krewe Des Fleurs (photos by: Brandon Robert)
NOLAbeings Multimedia artist Claire Bangser created NOLAbeings as a portrait-based story project that marries... 
Voodoo in New Orleans: Reviving history: New Orleans fortune telling This article takes a deep dive into the history of Voodoo in New Orleans, its hybridization with Catholicism, and its present-day place in the city's culture. The author visits fortune-tellers in the French Quarter, using their guidance as a tool for introspection rather than a deterministic predictor of the future. Through her experiences in New Orleans, the author feels a mystical connection to both the past and the future. 