Mardi Gras Trivia

What does Mardi Gras mean?

• Slim Monday

• Fat Tuesday

• Pancake Day

• Dance Party

What was the first city in the US to celebrate Mardi Gras?

• New Orleans, LA

• Pensacola, FL

• New York, NY

• Mobile, AL

What is traditionally hidden inside a king cake?

• a plastic egg

• a plastic tree

• a plastic baby

• a plastic coin

What color is not associated with Mardi Gras?

• Purple

• Red

• Green

• Gold

What type of party is most commonly associated with Mardi Gras?

• A masquerade

• A disco

• A luau

• A rollerskating party

When does Mardi Gras begin?

• New Years Eve

• Twelfth Night/Epiphany

• Fat Tuesday

• Easter

What is a doubloon?

• A coconut

• A cup

• A hat

• A fake coin

What do you call the groups that hold parades?

• Clubs

• Krewes

• Organizations

• Schools

What food item is commonly thrown during parades in Mobile, AL?

• King cake

• Hush puppies

• Moon pies

• Dill pickles

What are you most likely to catch from a Mardi Gras parade?

• beads

• money

• books

• electronics