Parades and Krewes
The Krewe of ___ is credited with establishing many modern Mardi Gras traditions, including the colors.
Rex
In French ____ means Fat Tuesday referring to the last day of feasting before the fasting season of lent
Mardi Gras
"Throws"—trinkets tossed from floats—began in____ when a man dressed as Santa Claus tossed gifts.
1871
The king cake tradition originated in____ around the 12th century, celebrating the arrival of the wise men.
France
What are the official colors of Mardi Gras
purple green and gold
What is the term for organizations that stage parades and balls?
Krewes
Historically, the tradition is tied to what countries where a final party was held before Lent
European Catholic
_____ are marked with the name of the krewe and the date.
Doubloons
What happens if you get the piece of king cake with the baby in it?
You have to buy the next one
Purple symbolizes justice, green signifies faith, and gold represents___
Power
Who debuted the first official night parade?
The Mistic Krewe of Comus
What city held the first American Mardi Gras?
Mobile, Alabama
______ have made a nostalgic return and are now a valuable throw.
Glass beads
What does the oval shape of the king cake symbolize?
To resemble a crown
Legend suggests the colors influenced the school colors of what two colleges
LSU and Tulane
What Krewe named the first King of Carnival?
Krewe of Rex
What year did Mardi Gras become a state holiday in Louisiana?
1875
Beads hanging from ____ along parade routes are a common sight during Carnival.
Trees
What is the classic flavor of king cake?
Cinnamon
what is the most thrown food at a Mobile parade?
Moon Pies
What Krewe is known for throwing its signature painted coconuts?
Krewe of Zulu
What year did Pope Gregory XIII add Mardi Gras to the Georgian Calender to make it a Christian Holiday?
1582
Arguably the most famous and prized throw,____, though they are now handed out rather than thrown for safety reasons
Zulu Coconuts
What do the icing and colors represent on the king cake?
the jeweled crowns of the three kings.
King Cakes are available throughout the Carnival season, from Twelfth Night to _____.
Fat Tuesday