Days
This is the English translation of "Mardi Gras"
What is Fat Tuesday
This is the most popular Mardi Gras dessert.
What is the King cake
The biggest US Mardi Gras celebration takes place in this city.
What is New Orleans
These 3 colors are associated with Mardi Gras
What are Purple, Green and Gold.
The day after Mardi Gras is significant because it marks the beginning of this season.
What is Lent
This fried pastry dessert, often associated with New Orleans, is enjoyed any time of the day.
What is a beignet
This famous street is known for its lively nightlife, jazz music and vibrant atmosphere.
What is Bourbon Street
These are commonly found hanging on trees during Carnival season.
Mardi Gras is actually an entire season, not just a day. This is the name of the celebration season.
This item is found in a King cake to signify good luck (and the responsibility of bringing the King cake next year!)
This street is the main parade route during Mardi Gras.
What is St. Charles Ave
The mask is used in Mardi Gras for this purpose.
What is hiding someone identity so they can mingle freely and let loose!
The date of Mardi Gras changes every year due to this Christian holiday.
What is Easter
The King cake is circular to represent this item, commonly worn by royalty.
A crown
This European country is believed to have created the King cake.
What is France.
Throwing beads is meant to signify this emotion.
What are joy (and camaraderie!)
Most recently, Mardi Gras was cancelled d/t the COVID 19 pandemic, prior to this, it was last cancelled in this year.
What is 1945
This is the number of King cakes sold during an average carnival season.
This US State is home to the original Mardi Gras celebration.
What is Alabama
"Carnival" comes from the Latin phrase "Carne Vale", which holds this meaning.
What is Farewell Meat
(as meat was often a sacrifice in Lent)