Mardi Gras

100

What is the day before Mardi Gras called?

A. Lundi Gras

B. Skinny Monday

C. Fat Monday

Lundi Gras

100

What is traditionally hidden inside a king cake?

King Cake

100

On average, how many people typically visit New Orleans for Mardi Gras every year?

14 Million

1.4 million

4 million

1.4 million

100

Mardi Gras beads used to be made of what material?

A. Rock

B. Marble

C. Glass

Glass

100

What does purple signify during Mardi Gras?

Power

200

What day comes after Mardi Gras?

Ash Wednesday

200

Before the COVID-19 pandemic, when was the most recent cancellation of New Orleans’ Mardi Gras parades?

A.1948

B.1945

C.1917

1945

200

When were floats first introduced to New Orleans Mardi Gras parades?

A. 1875

B. 1893

C. 1857

1857

200

When was the first known New Orleans Mardi Gras parade?

A. 1837

B.1786

C.1934

1937

200

What does gold signify during Mardi Gras?

Gold

300

Where was the first known carnival celebration?

A. Brazil

B. New Orleans

C. France

France

300

A man dressed as whom was credited with popularizing throwing beads during Mardi Gras?

Santa Claus

300

How many pounds of beads are thrown during an average New Orleans Mardi Gras celebration?

A.2.7 million

B.25 million

C. 27 Million

25 million

300

What song is the anthem of Mardi Gras in New Orleans?

A. If I cease to Love

B. Mambo #5

C. Throw Me Something Mister

If I cease to love

300

What does green signify during Mardi Gras?

Faith

600

When was the earliest known carnival celebration?

A.1819

B. 1789

C.1294

1294

600

What are the groups that organize New Orleans Mardi Gras parades called?

Krewe

600

What is the most popular food for Shrove Tuesday?

A. Bake Chicken

B. Fried Chicken

C. Pancakes

Pancakes

600

How many king cakes are sold during an average carnival season?

500,000

600

What time does New Orleans law require masks to be removed on Mardi Gras?

A. Never

B.7:00

C.6:00

6:00

1000

What is the signature Mardi Gras dessert?

King Cake

1000

What was the first all-female New Orleans Mardi Gras krewe?

A. Krewe of Venus

B. Krewe of Cleopatra

C. Krewe of Aphrodite

Krewe of Venus

1000

Bacchus is the Roman god of what?

Wine

1000

What states recognize Fat Tuesday as a holiday?

Louisiana, Florida and Alabama

1000

What is Mardi Gras called in the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand and Canada?

Shrove Tuesday