Saturday, May 23, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
New Orleans International Vodou Day Symposium
Xavier University of Louisiana – New Orleans, Louisiana
A full day of presentations, discussions, and cultural exploration with scholars, practitioners, and community voices sharing knowledge about Vodou, its history, and its living traditions across the diaspora.

Saturday, May 23, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Youth Program – Make Your Own Magic!
Xavier University of Louisiana – New Orleans, Louisiana
A hands-on youth program exploring the magic of nature through plants, crafts, storytelling, and creative intention-setting.

Saturday, May 23, 2026 | 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Afroecology Exhibit
Xavier University of Louisiana – New Orleans, Louisiana
An exhibit exploring connections between African diasporic traditions and ecological wisdom.

Saturday, May 23, 2026 | 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Vodou Art Exhibition
Xavier University of Louisiana – New Orleans, Louisiana
A curated exhibition of artwork inspired by Vodou culture, spirituality, and the African diaspora.

Sunday, May 24, 2026 | 10:00 AM
Processional Begins
Moonwalk – New Orleans, Louisiana
Participants gather along the Mississippi River to begin the traditional Vodou Day processional, honoring the spirits, the ancestors, and the cultural heritage carried through generations.The processional arrives at the historic Congo Square, a sacred gathering place deeply connected to the cultural and spiritual history of New Orleans.

Sunday, May 24, 2026 | 1:00 PM
Traditional Vodou Ceremony
Congo Square – New Orleans, Louisiana
The traditional Vodou ceremony brings the weekend to its spiritual culmination, honoring the ancestors, the spirits, and the living community that continues to carry these traditions forward.