Happy Birthday, Joan of Arc!
Royal Tours New Orleans • January 3, 2017
Happy Birthday, Joan of Arc!
If you are in New Orleans on Friday, January 6, we encourage you to join Krewe de Jeanne d’Arc for their 9th annual French Quarter walking parade in honor of Joan’s birthday, New Orleans’ French Quarter heritage, and Twelfth Night, featuring medieval costumes and revelry, handmade throws, and a mix of whimsy, quirky folk art, and genuine spirituality. We at Royal Tours are excited to support our dear friend, artist extraordinairre, and krewe member, Frances Swigart.

N orma Wallace, a name that evokes intrigue and fascination, was a prominent figure in New Orleans during the early and mid-20th century. As a powerful and resourceful madam, she operated a network of brothels that thrived despite the constant threat of law enforcement. Beginning in 1920, she would operate brothels for the next 45 years, a span that has not been beaten in the history of New Orleans.