St. Patrick's Day
When is St. Patrick's Day?
March 17th
When is Groundhog Day?
February 2nd
What’s another name for Mardi Gras?
Carnaval
What river runs through the city of Rochester?
Genesee River
What month does the Rochester Lilac Festival take place in?
May
What color do you wear on St. Patrick's Day?
Green
What other country besides the United States celebrates Groundhog Day?
Canada
What are the traditional colors of Mardi Gras?
Purple, green, and gold
This museum in Rochester is dedicated to play and toys.
The Strong Museum of Play
Which rochester park is the Lilac Festival located in?
Highland Park
What do you eat on St. Patrick's Day?
Corn beef, cabbage, and/or other green foods
What does it mean when a groundhog sees its shadow?
There will be six more weeks of winter
What foods might one eat during Mardi Gras?
King cakes, beignets, gumbo, Tarte Aux Pruneaux, Pão De Queijo, Brijaderos
This annual festival in Rochester celebrates the blooming of lilacs.
The Lilac Festival
The Lilac Festival began in this year.
1898
What year was the first St. Patrick’s Day Parade in NYC?
1772
In what year was the movie Groundhog Day released?
1993
When is Mardi Gras celebrated?
The day before Lent
This company, founded in Rochester, was once a giant in the photography industry.
Kodak
The festival features this type of entertainment.
Concerts
What are some symbols of St. Patrick’s Day?
Leprechauns and shamrocks
What is the name of the groundhog in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania?
Punxsutawney Phil
One reason why people celebrate Mardi Gras.
It is a last big comfort before giving up fatty foods for lent
This Rochester park is known for its beautiful arboretum and botanical gardens.
Highland Park
This horticulturist started the lilac collection at Highland Park in 1892
John Dunbar