Deep Mardi Gras History
Mardi Gras celebrations in Louisiana date back to this 17th-century French explorer’s expedition.
Who is Pierre Le Moyne d’Iberville?
This krewe introduced flambeaux torchbearers to light night parades.
What is the Krewe of Comus?
Purple in Mardi Gras colors symbolizes this concept.
What is justice?
Traditional King Cake is derived from this type of French bread.
What is brioche?
This New Orleans parade tradition combines brass bands and dancing crowds.
What is a second line?
This 1699 event marked the first recorded Mardi Gras celebration in what is now Louisiana.
What is the landing near present-day New Orleans by Iberville’s expedition?
Known for satire and political commentary, this krewe rolls on Mardi Gras Day.
What is the Krewe of Rex?
The plastic baby hidden in King Cake represents this biblical figure.
Who is baby Jesus?
This sausage, often found in gumbo, originates from France.
What is andouille?
Mardi Gras Indian tribes often take their names from these cultural inspirations.
What are Native American tribes?
This secret society founded in 1857 helped establish the modern parade system.
What is the Mistick Krewe of Comus?
This krewe was formed in 1909 to challenge racial exclusion in Mardi Gras celebrations.
What is the Zulu Social Aid & Pleasure Club?
Masking historically allowed revelers to do this during Carnival.
What is cross social boundaries or hide their identity?
This classic Monday dish was made to stretch leftovers during Carnival season.
What are red beans and rice?
This holiday anthem is often sung during Carnival season in Louisiana.
What is “When the Saints Go Marching In”?
Before New Orleans, this city was the original capital of French Louisiana and held early Carnival celebrations.
What is Mobile, Alabama?
Major Uptown parades typically follow this New Orleans avenue for much of their route.
What is St. Charles Avenue?
These street performers light night parades using traditional torches.
Who are flambeaux carriers?
This New Orleans sandwich was created by former streetcar conductors.
What is a po’ boy?
These elaborate Mardi Gras Native American outfits can take this long to make.
What is up to a year?
Laws passed in the late 1800s required Mardi Gras krewes to do this to continue parading.
What is incorporate and follow city regulations?
This krewe famously does not roll floats, instead marching with lanterns and satire.
What is the Krewe du Vieux?
This phrase traditionally marks the end of Mardi Gras at midnight.
What is “Laissez les bons temps rouler”?
This dessert became iconic after being popularized by Café du Monde in the 20th century.
What are beignets?
This neighborhood is the traditional gathering place for Mardi Gras Native Americans on Super Sunday.
What is the Treme?