On what date did the Krewe of Orpheus hold its first parade?
Answer
February 14, 1994
98272 Intermediate Trivia Questions
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Who founded the Krewe of Endymion?
Answer
Edmond J. Muniz
Who founded the all-female Krewe of Muses in New Orleans?
Answer
Staci Rosenberg
Which Mobile mystic society is the city's oldest continuously parading society?
Answer
Order of Myths
Which New Orleans super krewe was founded in 1966 and named for a figure from Greek mythology?
Answer
Krewe of Endymion
Which New Orleans super krewe was the first to include both men and women?
Answer
Krewe of Orpheus
What is the Krewe of Muses' signature decorated throw?
Answer
High-heeled shoe
Which singer co-founded the Krewe of Orpheus in New Orleans?
Answer
Harry Connick Jr.
Which two Carnival monarchs arrive by boat during New Orleans Lundi Gras?
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Rex and Zulu King
What is the Rex Organization's Latin motto?
Answer
Pro Bono Publico
What is the Spanish name for the Mexican skull-shaped candies used in Day of the Dead celebrations?
Answer
calaveras de azúcar
Which U.S. city has held the All Souls Procession annually since 1990?
Answer
Tucson, Arizona
Which purple Ecuadorian drink is traditionally consumed on Day of the Dead?
Answer
Colada morada
Which cold hibiscus drink is mentioned as a Day of the Dead beverage?
Answer
Agua de Jamaica
Which 1946-47 fresco includes Rivera's full-scale version of La Catrina?
Answer
Dream of a Sunday Afternoon
What printmaking form was La Calavera Catrina when Posada created it?
Answer
zinc etching
San Andrés Mixquic is in which Mexico City borough?
Answer
Tláhuac
What leaves cover mukbil pollo before it is cooked underground?
Answer
banana leaves
Which Yucatán dish for Day of the Dead is similar to a big tamale?
Answer
mukbil pollo
Who expanded La Catrina into a full figure with a long dress?
Answer
Diego Rivera
Which Mexico City avenue was part of the 2016 Day of the Dead parade route?
Answer
Paseo de la Reforma
What term describes humorous mock epitaph poems written for Day of the Dead?
Answer
calaveras literarias
What is often written across the forehead of a sugar skull?
Answer
the deceased's name
Which Christian season does Day of the Dead fall within?
Answer
Allhallowtide
Which tent is recognized by a tower topped with a 6-metre rotating Paulaner beer mug?
Answer
Winzerer Fähndl
Which Oktoberfest tent has a 37-metre tower topped by a movable lion figure?
Answer
Lowenbrau-Festzelt
Which Oktoberfest tent is nicknamed Himmel der Bayern, meaning Heaven of the Bavarians?
Answer
Hacker-Festzelt
What unofficial Oktoberfest sport involves holding a filled one-liter mug at arm's length?
Answer
Masskrugstemmen