Mardi Gras vocabulary
what are the three colors of Mardi Gras?
Purple, Green, and Gold
Name two foods related to Mardi Gras.
King's cake, Beignets, Jambalaya, Gumbo, Crawfish Boil
what does "Mardi Gras" mean?
Fat Tuesday
Jazz Music
When does the carnival season of Mardi Gras start in New Orleans?
after January 6th
What events are organized for Mardi Gras?
Parades and Balls
what seafood is gumbo traditionally made with?
Shrimp/Prawns
When is Mardi Gras this year?
February 17, 2026
What state is New Orleans in?
Louisiana
Name two other countries that carnival are celebrated in?
Brazil, Spain, Italy, France
what color represents justice?
Purple
jambalaya has what main ingredients?
Sausage, shrimp (prawns) and chicken
Why did people wear colourful masks?
to feel free from judgement of others
"Mardi Gras is celebrated on the Tuesday before the start of _____"
"lent"
what do people hang on the trees throughout the city?
Coins thrown during the Mardi Gras parade
doubloons
Traditionally, what is put inside of the King's Cake?
a small plastic baby
what year was Mardi Gras first celebrated in the United States?
1699
New Orleans is located _____ of the United States.
south
What is the name of the famous eatery in New Orleans that sells beignets?
Café du Monde
what is a fambleau?
a fire stick carried through the parade
What happens if you get the plastic baby?
You have luck and prosperity and/or you buy next year's king cake
Historically, why is Mardi Gras celebrated?
finish their food before the start of lent
What is a beignet?
A French donut covered with powdered sugar
What is the phrase you say for people to throw necklaces to you prom the parade floats?
"Throw me something, mister!"