Famous People
Known for songs like "Thinking Bout You" and "Chanel", and "Nikes", this popular artist hails from New Orleans. You may know him from quotable lines like " a tornado flew around the room...".
Frank Ocean
City is... en francais
La ville.
Turning 50 this year, this artist has collaborated with legends like Justin Bieber, Drake, and Rhianna. You may know him from catchphrases like "another one" or "gatorade"...
DJ Kahled
The city was named after the then king of France.
Phillipe II, Duke of Orleans
Collard greens, okra, cornbread, grits, catfish, and many more ingredients of what common New Orleans cuisine?
Soul Food
This short haired talk show host and New Orleans native had her long running show cancelled in 2022 after allegations of on-set bullying.
Ellen DeGeneres
New Orleans is located on the Misissipi river.
A river en francais is...
La rivière
Easy to dance to, soulful, and full of wind instruments like trumpets, saxophones and more, this genre has deep seated roots in New Orleans.
Jazz
This city wide fire destroyed and forced the rebuild of virtually all buildings in the French quarter of New Orleans.
The Great New Orleans Fire
The nickname for the city.
The Big Easy
Know for the line "real Gs move in silence like lasagne", this 'Lil' rapper called New Orleans home for his early childhood.
Lil Wayne
Following the 7 Years war, New Orleans was split at the Mississippi river. The city was divided between English and French.
War en francais is ...
La guerre
Rhythm and Blues music is said to have originated in New Orleans. What 2 types of music make up the genre?
Blues and rock n roll.
This war, fought between the British and allies and the French and allies, resulted in the split of the city.
7 Years War (bonus points for the years)
What spooky phenomenon is the city known for?
Being haunted
Known for his gritty voice, improvised singing, and trumpet playing ability, you may know this New Orlean's legend from the song "What a Wonderful Life".
Louis Armstrong
Jazz music is very trumpet heavy.
A trumpet en francais is ...
une trompette
Featuring local musicians, food, and more, this festival celebrates the uniquness of New Orleans' culture.
The French Quarter Festival
An event that resulted in the end of French colonial control, ceding it to the United States government in the early 19th century.
The Louisiana Purchase
Being located near the second biggest river in the United States, this small fresh water crustacean is a popularly boiled delicacy.
Crayfish
Born in New Orleans in 1939, this infamous assassin killed John F. Kennedy in November of 1963. His motivation for the assassination has never been cleared up, spawning numerous conspiracy theories.
Lee Harvey Oswald
Cajun food is know for its blends of seasoning.
Seasoning en francais is ...
l'assaisonnement
Taking place since the late 1800s in New Orleans, these parades follow live music performances, dancing, mingling with others, and sharing the good vibes. What are these parades called?
Second line parades
Conflicts between the French and the Indigenous American people resulted in these wars.
The Chickasaw Wars
Another fusion cuisine, this mix of local ingredients is often heavily seasoned and very simply prepared into large portions.
Cajun cuisine.