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, gold, and purple?
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 figurine?
Made from this material, trumpets are often heard leading Mardi Gras parades in the city.
What is brass?
Mardi Gras is always celebrated on this day of the week.
What is Tuesday?
Early Mardi Gras revelers wore these to hide their identity.
What are masks?
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, a NOLA favorite.
What are beignets?
This NOLA musical legend was known by the nickname "Satchmo."
Who is Louis Armstrong?
These wearable trinkets are sometimes thrown from Mardi Gras floats to parade-goers.
What are beads/beaded necklaces?
These are worn by Mardi Gras royalty.
What are crowns?
This type of music was born in New Orleans and is closely associated with the city.
What is jazz?
This Creole dish is a spicy treat made with stewed sausage, chicken, or shrimp and cooked with rice.
What is jambalaya?
This lively and unique Louisiana music genre blends French, Creole, and blues and features instruments like the washboard and accordion.
What is zydeco?
Mardi Gras marks the end of this season in New Orleans.
These socials groups are the organizers of Mardi Gras parades, balls, and other events.
What are krewes?
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?
A local festival each spring celebrates this genre of music.
What is jazz?
This is the official slogan of Mardi Gras, often head during celebrations.
What is Laissez le bons temps rouler (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?
These marching groups are often seen (and heard) accompanying floats and parades during Mardi Gras.
What are brass bands?