Mardi Gras vocabulary
What are the three colors of Mardi Gras in New Orleans? Answer in French.
Violet, Vert et Or/Jaune
(Purple, Green, and Gold/Yellow).
Name a food related to Mardi Gras.
King's cake, Beignets, Jambalaya, Gumbo, Crawfish, Crêpes, Po' Boy sandwich
(Any of these are a correct answer).
This is why people wear masks at Mardi Gras
What is To Ward Off Evil Spirits
What music genre is a part of New Orleans Culture?
Jazz Music
When does the carnival season of Mardi Gras start in New Orleans?
The day after January 6.
What is the day before Mardi Gras called?
Lundi Gras (Fat Monday)
What seafood is gumbo traditionally made with?
Shrimp/Prawns
When was Mardi Gras this year (2026)?
February 17, 2026. This was a snow day for us this year.
What state is New Orleans in?
Louisiana
Which color represents power?
Gold (or).
Parades are a constant in NOLA. What is the French word for parade?
un défilé
Jambalaya is most similar to what Spanish dish?
Paella
Mardi Gras takes place the day before Mercredi des Cendres which starts Lent. What does "Mercredi des Cendres" mean?
Ash Wednesday.
Which Mardi Gras color represents faith?
Green (vert).
What color represents justice?
Purple (violet).
Coins are thrown from the parade floats. What are they called? Anwer in French or English.
Doubloons (In French: les doublons)
Traditionally, what is put inside of the King's Cake?
a small plastic baby
King's cake got its name from what Bible story?
The 3 Wise Men, or the Epiphany
Mardi Gras is the last day of the festival of Carnival, or in French, Carnaval. What does Carnaval mean?
"Farewell to the flesh"
What events are organized for Mardi Gras?
Parades, Parties, Concerts, Masked Dances (bal masqués).(Mentioning at least one of these is sufficient to win the points).
In what century was Mardi Gras first celebrated in the US?
1700
Mardi Gras became a legal holiday in New Orleans in this year
1875
Who choose the Mardi Gras colors?
Rex, King of Carnival
Does "Fat Tueday" mean that people get fat from overeating on Mardi Gras?
No. "Fat" refers to abundance, plenty and enjoyment.
Where was Mardi Gras first celebrated in the U.S.?
Mobile, AL