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What does ¨Mardi Gras¨ mean?
Fat Tuesday
Who were the two brothers who started Mardi Gras?
Pierre Le Moyne d´Iberville and Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne de Bienville (Le Moyne Brothers)
When did Mardi Gras first arrive to North America?
March 3, 1699
In which city is Mardi Gras celebrated?
New Orleans
What is the state bird of Louisiana?
the brown pelican
What is New Orleans´ nickname?
The Big Easy
What are the traditional colors of Mardi Gras? What is each of their significance?
Purple(Justice), Green(Faith) and Gold(Power)
How are they celebrating Mardi Gras this year?
They are celebrating by decorating houses like floats and calling it ¨Yardi Gras¨.
What do the people on the floats throw to the people below?
They throw beads, teddy bears, toys, etc.
Tell me the name of one of the super krewes of New Orleans.
Endymion, Bacchus and Orpheus
What is the phrase we use when asking for throws?
Throw me something, mister!
Where are the floats painted and kept before Mardi Gras?
Mardi Gras World
How long does it take to prepare the floats for Mardi Gras?
It takes 50 weeks.
What do the people of Mardi Gras World call the robot arm?
They call her Pixie.
