Mardi Gras Basics
This French phrase means “Fat Tuesday.”
What is “Mardi Gras”?
This U.S. city is most famously associated with Mardi Gras celebrations.
What is New Orleans?
These colorful items are most commonly thrown from floats.
What are beads?
This cinnamon-filled pastry is decorated in Mardi Gras colors.
What is King Cake?
This style of music is closely associated with Mardi Gras parades.
What is jazz?
Mardi Gras marks the final day of celebration before this season begins.
What is Lent?
These organizations plan parades and balls during Mardi Gras season.
What are krewes?
Catching one of these from a float is considered extra lucky.
What is a doubloon?
This Cajun dish often appears at Mardi Gras gatherings.
What is gumbo?
These decorative face coverings are commonly worn during Carnival.
What are masks?
These three colors traditionally represent faith, power, and justice.
What are purple, green, and gold?
Founded in 1857, this is the oldest continuously active Mardi Gras krewe.
What is the Mistick Krewe of Comus?
The elaborate structures riders throw from are called these.
What are floats?
Traditional King Cake is most similar to this type of bread.
What is brioche?
This type of parade features elaborate costumes and live music.
What is a second line?
King Cake hides a small plastic version of this figure.
What is a baby?
This all-female krewe is known for throwing decorated purses.
What is the Krewe of Muses?
This term describes the practice of asking parade riders for throws.
What is “making a catch”?
This New Orleans sandwich, often eaten during Carnival season, features fried seafood in French bread.
What is a po’ boy?
Mardi Gras natives are known for these intricate handmade outfits.
What are suits?
The person who finds the baby in the King Cake is expected to do this.
What is host the next party or buy the next King Cake?
Zulu parade riders are famous for throwing these hand-decorated coconuts.
What are Zulu coconuts?
Many parade themes are kept secret until this event kicks off the season.
What is the Krewe’s first parade?
Traditionally served on Mondays during Carnival, these red beans are paired with this grain.
What is rice?
This chant is traditionally shouted during Mardi Gras celebrations.
What is “Throw me something, mister!”?