the fleur-de-lys has symbolized royalty, rebirth and growth.  Due to its three petals, the 

fleur-de lys signifies perfection, light, and life, and for centuries has been linked with areas formerly

 settled by France, such as Louisiana and Quebec.

 
						
							
The Fleur-de-lys is the logo worn by our New Orleans Saints Football Team, but after Hurricane 
							
Katrina, the ubiquitous symbol is appearing nearly everywhere in the 
										Crescent 
										City and wherever 
							
displaced 
										New Orleans residents can be found, as well as becoming a symbol of solidarity with 
							

										
											New Orleans for people residing in the rest of the country and world!  Many New Orleanians look 
							
at the symbol as a spirit of hope and as a “memorial” of the storm.