New Orleans
International Vodou Day
May
23rd & 24th
2026
WHAT IS VODOU DAY?
New Orleans International Vodou Day is a two-day remembrance, educational gathering, and cultural experience honoring the history, resilience, and living traditions of Vodou in New Orleans and across the diaspora. Rooted in community, it brings together international and local cultural bearers, along with spiritual leaders, scholars, artists, and the public, for a shared experience of remembrance, learning, and cultural connection.
Through symposium, ceremony, art, and community, we come together to honor the past, uplift the present, and shape the future, offering space to engage with the traditions, teachings, and cultural expressions that continue to live and evolve across the diaspora today.
EVENT OVERVIEW
Saturday, May 23 – Xavier University of Louisiana
Symposium: Diaspora and Memory (10:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
A full day of speakers and teachings exploring Vodou across the diaspora
Youth Program: Make Your Own Magic! (10:00 AM – 3:00 PM)
Hands-on creative experiences for youth ages 3–15
Afro-Ecology Exhibit (10:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
A walk-through exploration of botanicals and cultural practices
Art Exhibit (10:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
Visual works reflecting Vodou culture, ancestry, and spirit
Sunday, May 24 – Citywide & Congo Square
Sacred Processional (10:00 AM | Riverwalk/Moonwalk)
A ceremonial walk to nine culturally significant sites
Traditional Vodou Ceremony (1:00 PM | Congo Square)
A closing ceremony of prayer, music, and ancestral reverence
JOIN US
All events are open to the public.
Come for a single offering or experience the full weekend.
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