Mardi Gras

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Across

6. The river that runs through New Orleans.

9. A rice dish with sausage, chicken, and seafood.

13. The city most famous for Mardi Gras. (2 Words)

14. Stands for justice.

15. A procession with floats, music, and throws.

16. A historic part of New Orleans. (2 Words)

19. A costume party where people wear masks.

24. A seafood dish served with a thick sauce over rice.

25. A fattened calf, symbolizing feasting. (2 Words)

29. Stands for faith.

30. Beads, coins, and trinkets tossed from floats.

31. A special Zulu throw, sometimes decorated.

32. The festive season leading up to Mardi Gras.

33. The King of Carnival, leading the main parade.

36. A music style popular in Mardi Gras celebrations.

37. Themed displays on floats or at balls.

38. A fancy party hosted by a krewe.

39. A thick stew with meat and seafood.

Down

1. A shiny coin thrown from floats.

2. A candy made with sugar, butter, and pecans.

3. A tiny plastic baby hidden inside King Cake. (3 Words)

4. A famous street for partying in New Orleans. (2 Words)

5. Torches carried to light up nighttime parades.

7. French for "Fat Tuesday," the last day before Lent. (2 Words)

8. A sandwich with Italian meats, cheese, and olive salad.

10. A decorated platform used in parades.

11. The start of the Mardi Gras season. (2 Words)

12. The day after Mardi Gras, starting Lent. (2 Words)

17. A covering for the face worn at Mardi Gras.

18. A small shellfish often boiled with seasoning.

20. A krewe known for throwing coconuts.

21. A fried dough pastry covered in powdered sugar.

22. Beans cooked with sausage and rice. (2 Words)

23. The state where Mardi Gras is biggest.

26. A sweet, colourful cake with a baby inside. (2 Words)

27. A group that organizes parades and events.

28. The first Mardi Gras krewe, formed in 1856.

31. Special clothes worn to celebrate.

34. A sandwich on French bread with meat or seafood. (2 Words)

35. Stands for power.

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