Food
Do New Orleans people prefer spicy or non spicy foods?
We like our food spicy.
What state is New Orleans located in?
Louisiana
What do people do during Mardi Gras?
Have parades with Mardi Gras floats.
What hurricane devastated New Orleans?
Hurricane Katrina
What is a nick name for the City of New Orleans that NOBODY in New Orleans calls it?
The Big Easy
List three traditional New Orleans dishes.
gumbo, po-boys, jambalaya, red beans and rice, étouffée, muffulettas, oysters, turtle soup, beignets, chicory coffee, bananas foster, pralines and king cakes
Where is St Louis cathedral located?
Jackson Square/French Quarter
What do people throw off Mardi Gras floats?
Throws/ Mardi Gras Beads, Footballs, Cups, Stuffed animals, Cheap trinkets
When was St Louis Cathedral built and Rebuilt? (Within 25 years)
The Cathedral was Originally built in 1727 and was rebuilt in 1794 after burning down.
What do saints fans chant at football games?
"Who dat? Who dat? Who dat say dey gonna beat dem Saints?"
What hot dog stand is on almost every street corner?
Lucky Hot Dog Stand.
Where do New Orleans citizens enjoy walking around and going in and out of shops, Bars, Restaurants, and historical locations?
The French Quarter.
When does Mardi Gras take place? What are the Mardi Gras colors?
47 days before Easter Sunday. Gold, Green, Purple
What year did the New Orleans Saints win the superbowl for the very first time? Who did we win against?
We won the Superbowl in 2010 against the Indianapolis Colts.
What Religion takes parts of Roman Catholic tradition and traditional African magic to form one religious beleif system popular in New Orleans.
Voodoo
What pastry is New Orleans known for nation wide? What do they top this Pastry with?
Beignets and they are topped with powderd sugar
What Famous Theatre have the People of New Orleans been watching plays in for over one hundred years?
The Sanger Theatre.
What is a Mardi Gras Krewe?
A group that hosts Mardi Gras balls, parades, and events.
What Casino Collapsed while being built in New Orleans?
The Hard Rock Casino.
Where do New Orleans football fans Watch our team play? Whats our team name?
Ceaser's Superdome. The New Orleans Saints.
What Famous Saints player is called the "Beer Man" and why?
Michael Lewis is the New Orleans Saints "Beer Man' because he started out selling beer in the Superdome.
The oldest Restaurant in New Orleans that serves French and Creole dishes is called?
Antoine's Restaurant
When was the first ever Mardi Gras parade? What Krewe was it hosted by? (Within 25 years)
The first ever Mardi Gras parade was Feb 24, 1857. It was hosted by the Krewe of Comus.
When did the Battle of New Orleans take place? What War did it take place in? Who were we fighting against and who won?
The Battle of New Orleans took place during the War of 1812 in January of 1812. We fought against the British and was the biggest American victory of the entire war.
Where did New Orleans citizens like to get coffee and eat Beignets in city park before Cafe Du Monde replaced it?
Morning Call Cafe