Masks, Beads, and Crows
The official colors of Mardi Gras are this trio.
What are green, gold, and purple? Symbolically, green means faith, gold power, and purple justice.
This iconic New Orleans street is known for its jazz clubs and vibrant nightlife.
What is Bourbon Street?
This small token is baked inside traditional king cakes.
What is a baby figurine?
Made from this material, trumpets are often heard leading Mardi Gras parades in the city.
What is brass?
With a name meaning “king,” this is one of the oldest Mardi Gras krewes, known for public service.
What is the Krewe of Rex? It was established in 1872 and set Mardi Gras colors and many other traditions still followed today.
Early Mardi Gras revelers wore these to hide their identity.
What are masks?
New Orleans’ famous zoo is located in this large park.
What is Audubon Park?
These are deep-fried, donut-like treats served with a powdered sugar dusting, a NOLA favorite.
What are beignets?
This NOLA musical legend was known by the nickname “Satchmo.”
Who is Louis Armstrong?
This symbol is typically found atop a king cake.
What is a crown?
These are worn by Mardi Gras royalty.
What are crowns?
This type of music was born in New Orleans and is closely associated with the city.
What is jazz?
This Creole dish is a spicy treat made with stewed sausage, chicken, or shrimp cooked with rice.
What is jambalaya?
This lively and unique Louisiana music genre blends French, Creole, and blues and features instruments like the washboard and accordion.
What is zydeco?
This name is given to the Monday before Mardi Gras.
What is Lundi Gras? “Fat Monday” is celebrated with parades and parties leading up to the big celebration on Mardi Gras.
These social groups are the organizers of Mardi Gras parades, balls, and other events.
What are krewes? Pronounced crew, many of these groups are over 100 years old, and each has unique traditions.
This river runs alongside New Orleans.
What is the Mississippi?
This New Orleans seafood stew is cooked with a thick roux base, okra, or filé powder as a thickener.
What is gumbo?
A local festival each spring celebrates this genre of music.
What is jazz?
They founded the Krewe of Tucks, noted for their humorous parade floats and silly trinkets.
Who are college students?
This type of large gold coin is often thrown from parade floats, representing prosperity.
What are doubloons?
This famed church sits at the heart of Jackson Square.
What is St. Louis Cathedral?
These sandwiches, often featuring fried shrimp and served on long loaves of French bread, are a New Orleans staple.
What are po’ boys?
These marching groups are often seen (and heard) accompanying floats and parades during Mardi Gras.
What are brass bands?
King cakes originated around the 12th century in this country.
What is France?