What is Mardi Gras?
The celebration of Carnival/ a party
When is Mardi Gras?
The day before Ash Wednesday
What is this?
Float / Parade
What DOES THE COLOR GREEN REPRESENT?
FAITH
What DOES THE COLOR PURPLE REPRESENT?
justice
What do people throw from the Floats?
Beads, cups, coins and confetti
What do they eat?
GALETTE DES ROIS and KING CAKE
Do they dance and listen to jazz?
yes
What does Mardi Gras Mean?
Fat Tuesday
What are the colors of Mardi Gras?
Green Purple Golden (yellow)
what do they wear?
masks and costumes
What DOES THE COLOR GOLD REPRESENT?
POWER