Let the Good Times Roll
This is the English translation of the French phrase Mardi Gras.
What is Fat Tuesday
The official colors of Mardi Gras are this trio.
What are green, purple, gold.
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
With a name meaning "king", this is one of the oldest Mardi Gras Krewes, known for public service.
What is the Krewe of Rex. Established in 1872 and set Mardi Gras colors and many other traditions we still use today
Mardi Gras is always celebrated on this day of the week.
What is Tuesday. It is always the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday
Early Mardi Gras revelers wore these to hide their identity.
What are masks. They are still apart of celebrations today but were originally served to break social norms and allow rich and poor to revel equally.
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.
What are beignets
This symbol is typically found atop a king cake.
What is a crown
These wearable trinkets are sometimes thrown from Mardi Gras floats to parade-goers.
What are crowns. Each parade has a king or queen
This type of music was born in New Orleans and is closely associated with the city.
What is Jazz.
What is jambalaya
This name is given to the Monday before Mardi Gras.
What is Lundi Gras or Fat Monday
Mardi Gras marks the end of this season in New Orleans.
What is carnival season.
These social groups are the organizers of Mardi Gras parades, balls, and other events.
What are krewes. Many of these groups are over 100 years old and each has their own 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 file powder as a thickener.
What is gumbo
They founded the Krewe of Tucks, noted for their humorous parade floats and silly trinkets.
Who are college students. This Krewe is known for giving our toilet-themed trinkets
What is Laissez le bons temps rouler or let the good times roll
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
King cakes originated around the 12th century in this country.
What is France