Mardi Gras Crossword Puzzle

About the Mardi Gras Crossword Puzzle

This puzzle covers Mardi Gras traditions, especially those associated with New Orleans. Look for beads, masks, floats, King Cake, the French Quarter, and parade krewes such as Zulu and Endymion. It’s a good fit for students learning about American celebrations and for anyone curious about the music, food, and customs of Carnival season.

This crossword draws on 37 clues about Mardi Gras. Each grid uses a different handful and fits them together a new way, so press New puzzle for another whenever you finish. The answers are in the answer key when you print, and behind the Reveal button when you play.

Sample clues

• •Mythic wine god honored by a major krewe (7 letters)
• •Louisiana culture tied to Acadian roots (5 letters)
• •Massive Saturday-night procession group (8 letters)
• •Historic district along the Mississippi (13 letters)
• •Louisiana stew often thickened with okra (5 letters)
• •Private group that stages a carnival procession (5 letters)
• •Marshmallow-filled chocolate sandwich treat (7 letters)
• •Path followed by marching groups (11 letters)

Teaching this topic or planning a party? Make your own crossword with your own words and clues.