Let the Good Times Roll
This is the English translation of the French phrase Mardi Gras.
Fat Tuesday
The official colors of Mardi Gras are this trio.
Green, gold, purple.
Green-faith, Gold-power, Purple-justice
This iconic New Orleans street is known for its jazz clubs and vibrant nightlife.
Made from this material, trumpets are often heard leading Mardi Gras parades in the city.
Brass.
With a name meaning "king", this is one of the oldest Mardi Gras krewes, known for public service.
Krewe of Rex
Mardi Gras is always celebrated on this day of the week.
Tuesday.
Early Mardi Gras revelers wore these to hide their identity.
Masks.
New Orleans' famous zoo is located in this large park.
Audubon Park.
You might be able to guess that the park's namesake is John James Audubon, the renowned naturalist known for his bird paintings.
This NOLA musical legend was known by the nickname "Satchmo".
Louis Armstrong.
This symbol is typically found atop a king cake.
A crown
These wearable trinkets are sometimes thrown from Mardi Gras floats to parade-goers.
Beads/beaded necklaces.
These are worn by Mardi Gras royalty.
Crowns.
This type of music was born in New Orleans and is closely associated with the city.
Jazz.
This lively and unique Louisiana music genre blends French, Creole, and blues and features instruments like the washboard and accordion.
Zydeco
This name is given to the Monday before Mardi Gras.
Lundi Gras; "Fat Monday".
Mardi Gras marks the end of this season in New Orleans.
Carnival Season
These social groups are the organizers of Mardi Gras parades, balls and other events.
Krewes (pronounced crew), many of these groups are over 100 years old, and each has unique traditions.
This river runs alongside New Orleans.
Mississippi River.
A local festival each spring celebrates this genre of music.
Jazz Fest
They founded the Krewe of Tucks, noted for their humorous parade floats and silly trinkets.
College students.
They are known for giving out toilet-themed trinkets.
This is the official slogan of Mardi Gras, often heard during celebrations.
Laissez le bons temps rouler
"Let the good times roll"
This type of large gold coin is often thrown from parade floats, representing prosperity.
Doubloons.
This famed church sits at the heart of Jackson Square.
St. Louis Cathedral.
Notably, it is one of the oldest continuously active Roman Catholic cathedrals in the nation.
These marching groups are often seen (and heard) accompanying floats and parades during Mardi Gras.
Brass bands.
King cakes originated around the 12th century in this country.
France