Mardi Gras
What is the day before Mardi Gras called?
A. Lundi Gras
B. Skinny Monday
C. Fat Monday
Lundi Gras
What is traditionally hidden inside a king cake?
King Cake
On average, how many people typically visit New Orleans for Mardi Gras every year?
14 Million
1.4 million
4 million
1.4 million
Mardi Gras beads used to be made of what material?
A. Rock
B. Marble
C. Glass
Glass
What does purple signify during Mardi Gras?
Power
What day comes after Mardi Gras?
Ash Wednesday
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, when was the most recent cancellation of New Orleans’ Mardi Gras parades?
A.1948
B.1945
C.1917
1945
When were floats first introduced to New Orleans Mardi Gras parades?
A. 1875
B. 1893
C. 1857
1857
When was the first known New Orleans Mardi Gras parade?
A. 1837
B.1786
C.1934
1937
What does gold signify during Mardi Gras?
Gold
Where was the first known carnival celebration?
A. Brazil
B. New Orleans
C. France
France
A man dressed as whom was credited with popularizing throwing beads during Mardi Gras?
Santa Claus
How many pounds of beads are thrown during an average New Orleans Mardi Gras celebration?
A.2.7 million
B.25 million
C. 27 Million
25 million
What song is the anthem of Mardi Gras in New Orleans?
A. If I cease to Love
B. Mambo #5
C. Throw Me Something Mister
If I cease to love
What does green signify during Mardi Gras?
Faith
When was the earliest known carnival celebration?
A.1819
B. 1789
C.1294
1294
What are the groups that organize New Orleans Mardi Gras parades called?
Krewe
What is the most popular food for Shrove Tuesday?
A. Bake Chicken
B. Fried Chicken
C. Pancakes
Pancakes
How many king cakes are sold during an average carnival season?
500,000
What time does New Orleans law require masks to be removed on Mardi Gras?
A. Never
B.7:00
C.6:00
6:00
What is the signature Mardi Gras dessert?
King Cake
What was the first all-female New Orleans Mardi Gras krewe?
A. Krewe of Venus
B. Krewe of Cleopatra
C. Krewe of Aphrodite
Krewe of Venus
Bacchus is the Roman god of what?
Wine
What states recognize Fat Tuesday as a holiday?
Louisiana, Florida and Alabama
What is Mardi Gras called in the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand and Canada?
Shrove Tuesday