Mardi Gras Quiz

On which day does Mardi Gras Day always fall?

• Monday

• Tuesday

• Wednesday

• Thursday

How many days before Easter is Mardi Gras Day?

• 40 days

• 50 days

• 46 days

• 30 days

How long is Mardi Gras Day?

• 12 hours

• 24 hours

• 48 hours

• 72 hours

From which area is a parade theme least likely to be borrowed?

• Hollywood

• Mythology

• History

• Biology

What is a typical feature of most parades?

• Scientific exhibits

• Kings and queens

• Art galleries

• Cooking shows

Which of these is a common theme source for parades?

• Geography

• Hollywood

• Chemistry

• Physics

How many floats can a parade consist of?

• 5 to 20

• 10 to 40

• 15 to 50

• 20 to 60

What do people often do with their costumes for Mardi Gras?

• Glorify heroes

• Celebrate sports

• Promote businesses

• Honor historical events

How long do people spend making Mardi Gras costumes?

• All year

• A few days

• A month

• A week

What is traditionally used in the parade to represent "Bouef Gras"?

• A live bull

• A giant paper-mache ox on a float

• A wooden sculpture

• A metal statue