Mardi Gras

Holidays & Events

High Int
Teens & Adults
Grades 6–12

The length of Mardi Gras celebrations varies. While some parties last a day or two, others run for 46 exciting days. Students learn about Krewes, King Cake, and the symbolic colors of the parades.

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Focus

topic-based
4-skills

Vocabulary

roots
fast
vice
extravagance
tone down
significance
exclusive
float
faith
justice
prevalent
toss
dub
balcony
amusement park
A spinning paper plane
A spinning paper plane