Mardi Gras Magic
What traditional treat eaten during Mardi Gras has a plastic baby hidden inside?
King Cake
This powdered sugar-covered fried dough is a must-try at Cafe de Monde.
Beignet
New Orleans is considered the birthplace of what genre of music?
Jazz
What river runs alongside New Orleans?
Mississippi river
What are the colorful necklaces famously thrown from floats?
Beads
What spicy rice dish with sausage, chicken, and seafood is a NOLA classic?
Jambalaya
What famous street in the French Quarter is known for its music clubs?
Bourbon St
What famous square is in the heart of the French Quarter?
Jackson Square
What city nickname is often tied to Mardi Gras celebrations?
The Big Easy
What is the name of the sandwich made on round bread with olive salad?
Muffuletta
Which jazz trumpeter and singer, born in NOLA, was nicknamed, "Satchmo"?
Louis Armstrong
What is the oldest neighborhood in New Orleans?
French Quarter
What is the official Mardi Gras color that stands for justice?
Purple
What famous NOLA dish is traditionally served over rice with a dark roux?
Gumbo
What is the traditional brass band parade called?
Second Line
What type of above ground structure is common for New Orleans cemetaries?
Tombs/ Mausoleums/ "Cities of the Dead"
What do you yell to get beads at a parade?
"Throw me something, mister!"
What sandwich is named after workers and served on french bread?
Po'boy
What unique funeral tradition combines mourning with music and dancing?
Jazz funeral
What devastating event struck NOLA in 2005?
Hurricane Katrina