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Louisiana Mardi Gras Trivia Quiz

It's Carnival Time here in Louisiana. Here are some questions on the Mardi Gras experience. Note, a Krewe is the group of people who organize and ride the floats.

A multiple-choice quiz by awkins. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
awkins

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
66,698

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

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832

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Question 1 of 10

1. What are the earliest and latest dates for the Mardi Gras? Hint

February 3rd and March 9th

February 10th and April 7th

January 27th and April 1st

February 6th and March 30th

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which Mardi Gras Krewe is said to be the biggest and most succesful? Hint

Bacchus

Zulu

Orpheus

Endymion

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Question 3 of 10

3. When does the Endymion Krewe parade? Hint

Mardi Gras

Sunday before Mardi Gras

Lundi Gras

Saturday before Mardi Gras

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Question 4 of 10

4. Where does the Endymion Krewe end its parade? Hint

The Morial Convention Center

The Superdome

Bourbon Street

Lee Circle

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of these four Krewes parades on the Sunday before Mardi Gras? Hint

Elks

Orpheus

Endymion

Bacchus

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Question 6 of 10

6. Krewe on the Sunday before Mardi Gras: who was the first King of this parade in 1969? Hint

Perry Como

Jackie Gleason

Jim Nabors

Danny Kaye

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Question 7 of 10

7. Krewe on the Sunday before Mardi Gras: Who has not been King of this Krewe? Hint

John Candy

Henry Winkler

William Shatner

Bob Hope

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the most sought after throw throughout Mardi Gras? Hint

6 inch string of beads

King Cake

Golden Coconut

Moon Pie

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Question 9 of 10

9. When was the Zuluy Krewe incorporated? Hint

1940

1850

1886

1916

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which Krewe was started by Harry Connick Jr in 1993? Hint

Bacchus

Barkus

Orpheus

Elks

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What are the earliest and latest dates for the Mardi Gras?

Answer: February 3rd and March 9th

It is always 47 days before Easter Sunday, and is governed by the Catholic Church calendar.

2. Which Mardi Gras Krewe is said to be the biggest and most succesful?

Answer: Endymion

The Krewe was begun in 1966 and first paraded February 4th 1997. It consisted of 155 men and 16 floats.

3. When does the Endymion Krewe parade?

Answer: Saturday before Mardi Gras

This super krewe parades Saturday evening. Although they moved it earlier in 2001 due to predicted bad weather.

4. Where does the Endymion Krewe end its parade?

Answer: The Superdome

Their ball is held at the Dome and is an extravagant affair.

5. Which of these four Krewes parades on the Sunday before Mardi Gras?

Answer: Bacchus

Elks is on Mardi Gras. Endymion is the Saturday before. Orpheus is on Lundi Gras.

6. Krewe on the Sunday before Mardi Gras: who was the first King of this parade in 1969?

Answer: Danny Kaye

Perry Como was Bacchus VIII in 1976. Jim Nabors was III in 1971. Jackie Gleason was VII in 1975.

7. Krewe on the Sunday before Mardi Gras: Who has not been King of this Krewe?

Answer: John Candy

William Shatner was XIX in 1987. Henry Winkler was IX in 1977. Bob Hope was V in 1973.

8. What is the most sought after throw throughout Mardi Gras?

Answer: Golden Coconut

Given by the Krewe of Zulu. The Golden Coconut or Golden Nugget, is no longer thrown, due to lawsuits. However, if you are lucky enough to get one, you can sell it for a ridiculous amount of money. King Cakes are a tasty treat available at almost any bakery or supermarket. Moon Pies are available at convenience stores.

As for the beads, pick them up off the street or out of trees after any parade has gone by.

9. When was the Zuluy Krewe incorporated?

Answer: 1916

The Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club was incorporated on September 20th 1916.

10. Which Krewe was started by Harry Connick Jr in 1993?

Answer: Orpheus

Harry gets his famous friends to join him in this parade held on Lundi Gras. Barkus is the dog parade held in the French Quarter.

Source: Author awkins

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