01/11/2026
The 16th THCF Grant this round goes to the St. Joseph Altar Society on Bourbon Street to support this unique annual cultural event. The St. Joseph Altar was first erected in the 1000 Block of Bourbon Street on March 19, 2010, after a devastating fire that severely damaged the residence at 1028 Bourbon Street where the event was previously held annually indoors for a number of years. The St. Joseph Altar Society on Bourbon Street, Inc. (the “Society”) was formed as a non-profit organization in March 2016 and was recognized as a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization. Since 2010 the event has grown annually. In 2025, over 650 people attended the event to enjoy the Sicilian tradition of honoring St. Joseph, the patron saint, with Italian and Opera music performed each year by the musical troupe, Bon Operatit, In addition to the musical performance, the street altar is blessed by a local Catholic priest, followed by the serving of homemade, traditional Lenten foods. The annual St. Joseph Altar and other Society events amplify the traditions and culture of the Italian/Sicilian community in New Orleans. To learn more about this event go to www.stjosephaltarnola.org and check out our mission and how to support it go to www.thcfnola.org
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