Let the Good Times Roll
What is the English translation of the french phrase Mardi Gras?
Fat Tuesday, this is a Pre-Lenten holiday marked by feasting on rich foods
What are the official colors of Mardi Gras?
Green, gold, and purple, symbolically, Green means faith, gold means power, and purple means justice
This iconic street in New Orleans is known for its jazz Clubs and vibrant Nightlife, what is this streets name
Bourbon Street, Part of the French quarter, bourbon street is a year round favorite for good food, good fun, and good music
What type of figurine is baked inside of the king cake?
A baby figurine, whoever gets the slice of cake with the baby inside wins good luck for the whole year
What is the oldest Krewe that participates in Mardi Gras and is known for its public service
The Krewe of Rex, it was established in 1872 and set the Mardi Gras colors and many other traditions that are still followed today
What day of the week is Mardi Gras always celebrated on?
Tuesday, The date changes annually, but it is always the Tuesday before ash Wednesday
What did early Mardi Gras goers wear to hide their faces?
Masks, Still part of Celebrations today, the originally served to break social norms and boundaries, allowing the rich and poor to revel equally
In what park is the famous zoo in New Orleans located?
Audubon Park, you might guess that the parks namesake is John James Audubon, the renowned naturalist known for his bird paintings
What is the name for these deep fried, donut like treats, they are served with powdered sugar on top
These are called beignets, Popularized by the restaurant cafe du monde.
What is the symbol that is found on top of the King Cake
Crown, the symbol is the nod the Epiphany traditions and celebrates the three kings who visited baby Jesus
What are these wearable trinkets that are sometimes thrown from Mardi Gras floats?
Beads/beaded necklaces, Theses trinkets are thrown are unique to each Krewe
What are worn by Mardi Gras Royalty?
Crowns, Each parade has a king and queen, representing that parades krewe as the festive leader
what is the name of the river that runs alongside New Orleans
Mississippi River
What is the name of the spicy creole dish that has include stewed sausage, chicken, shrimp, cooked with rice
what is Jambalaya
What is Monday before Mardi Gras Called
Lundi Gras, Fat Monday is celebrated with parades and parties leading up to the big celebration on Mardi Gras
What season marks the end of Mardi Gras in New Orleans?
This is Carnival season, this season begins on the 12th night, and ends with Mardi Gras
Who are the social organizers of Mardi gras Parades, balls and other events?
Krewes, pronounced as Crew, Many of these Groups are over 100 years old, and each has unique tradition
What is the name of the famed church that sits at the heart of Jackson Square?
The St. Louis Cathedral, Notably the oldest continuously active Roman Catholic Cathedrals in the Nation
what is the name of this seafood stew that is cooked with a thick roux base, okra or file powder as a thickener
gumbo,
Who founded the Krewe of Tucks? They are noted for their humorous parade floats and silly trinkets
College students, this krewe is known for giving out toilet themed trinkets, among other zany traditions
Laissez le bons temps rouler, this phrase means let the good times role
what type of large coin is often thrown from parade floats, representing prosperity
Doubloons, the tradition started with the Krewe of Rex in 1960 and collectors prize the unique tokens
What type of music was founded in New Orleans?
Jazz, New Orleans is the home to legends such as Louis Armstrong, it is also called the birthplace of Jazz
what are the name of these sandwiches, often featuring fried shrimp and served on a long loaf of French bread,
Po'boys, the origins are debated but they are believed to have originated during a streetcar strike
what country did King Cakes originate from?
France