Mardi Gras History
When was the first New Orleans Mardi Gras Parade?
1837
What does purple signify?
Justice
What is the signature dessert?
King Cake
First all-female Krewe?
Krewe of Venus
Man dressed as whom popularized bead throwing?
Santa Clause
What groups organize parades?
Krewes
What does green signify?
Faith
What is hidden inside?
plastic baby
Oldest African American krewe?
Zulu Social Aid
Mardi Gras beads used to be made of what?
glass
When did Louisiana declare Fat Tuesday a state holiday?
1875
What does gold signify?
Power
If you get the baby, what must you do?
Buy next year’s cake/host party
Krewe credited with official colors & anthem?
REX
Special coins are called
Doubloons
What are the beginning and ending events of Mardi Gras?
Twelfth Night & Fat Tuesday
Bacchus is the Roman god of what?
Wine
How many king cakes are sold each season?
500,000
Krewe with Star Wars theme?
Chewbacchus
How many pounds of beads are thrown?
25 million
What day kicks off Carnival each year?
“Carnival” means what in Latin?
Farewell to meet
King cake is made from what dough?
Brioche
Krewe with toilet float?
Tucks
Average annual visitors to New Orleans?
1.4 million