Bourbon Street is the heart of New Orleans’ French Quarter, famous for its music, history, and crowds. There is much more to this street than just its lively nightlife.
You will see questions about its architectural changes after major fires, its connection to early jazz, and local laws. This trivia also features its classic drinks and festivals.
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How many blocks long is the historic portion of Bourbon Street that runs through the French Quarter?
12
12
14
14
13
13
11
11
Which annual festival is most famously celebrated with massive crowds and bead-throwing on Bourbon Street?
Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras
Oktoberfest
Oktoberfest
New Year’s Eve
New Year’s Eve
St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day
Bourbon Street was originally named to honor which ruling group of France?
The local merchant guild
The local merchant guild
The French Royal Family
The French Royal Family
The Spanish governors
The Spanish governors
The French military generals
The French military generals
Which iconic cocktail, famously served in a hurricane lamp-shaped glass, is heavily associated with Bourbon Street’s party culture?
Cosmopolitan
Cosmopolitan
Hurricane
Hurricane
Margarita
Margarita
Manhattan
Manhattan
Bourbon Street was named to honor the royal family of which European nation?
Great Britain
Great Britain
France
France
Spain
Spain
Germany
Germany
How many blocks long is Bourbon Street within the historic French Quarter?
13 blocks
13 blocks
11 blocks
11 blocks
14 blocks
14 blocks
12 blocks
12 blocks
Which specific day serves as the climax of Mardi Gras celebrations that heavily involve Bourbon Street?
Fat Tuesday
Fat Tuesday
Lundi Gras
Lundi Gras
Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday
Twelfth Night
Twelfth Night
Which legal policy in New Orleans’ French Quarter allows pedestrians to carry alcoholic beverages on the street?
24-hour liquor licenses
24-hour liquor licenses
Drive-thru daiquiri regulations
Drive-thru daiquiri regulations
Open-container laws
Open-container laws
Sidewalk café permits
Sidewalk café permits
In which decade did Bourbon Street begin its transition into the world-famous entertainment district known today?
1930s
1930s
1920s
1920s
1940s
1940s
1950s
1950s
Which historic venue on St. Peter Street, just off Bourbon, is world-renowned for its dedication to traditional New Orleans jazz?
The Maple Leaf Bar
The Maple Leaf Bar
Snug Harbor
Snug Harbor
Tipitina’s
Tipitina’s
Preservation Hall
Preservation Hall
Much of the French Quarter’s architecture, including buildings near Bourbon Street, was rebuilt after a major fire in which year?
1778
1778
1788
1788
1798
1798
1768
1768
What distinctive architectural feature, often adorned with plants, is iconic to the buildings along Bourbon Street?
Wooden shutters
Wooden shutters
Stone gargoyles
Stone gargoyles
Copper cornices
Copper cornices
Iron balconies
Iron balconies
Which famous, neon-red alcoholic beverage is often served in large plastic cups on Bourbon Street?
A hurricane cocktail
A hurricane cocktail
A ramos gin fizz
A ramos gin fizz
A mint julep
A mint julep
A sazerac
A sazerac
Which statement accurately describes the historical relationship between Bourbon Street and early jazz?
Jazz was banned from Bourbon Street until the 1990s.
Jazz was banned from Bourbon Street until the 1990s.
Jazz music actually thrived more on nearby Basin Street and South Rampart Street in the early 20th century.
Jazz music actually thrived more on nearby Basin Street and South Rampart Street in the early 20th century.
Jazz music flourished during the 1920s on Bourbon Street.
Jazz music flourished during the 1920s on Bourbon Street.
Bourbon Street has always been the primary home of jazz.
Bourbon Street has always been the primary home of jazz.
In which year did New Orleans host the World’s Fair, which sparked a major renovation of the Bourbon Street area?
1984
1984
1986
1986
1982
1982
1980
1980
Which historical figure is credited with founding the city of New Orleans, which eventually grew to include Bourbon Street?
Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne de Bienville
Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne de Bienville
Don Esteban Miró
Don Esteban Miró
Louis XIV of France
Louis XIV of France
Andrew Jackson
Andrew Jackson
What classic symbol of French royalty is frequently seen in decorations throughout the French Quarter?
Crescent Moon
Crescent Moon
Pelican
Pelican
Fleur-de-lis
Fleur-de-lis
Mask of Comedy and Tragedy
Mask of Comedy and Tragedy
Which large-scale event, known for its significant impact on Bourbon Street culture, takes place on Labor Day weekend?
Tennessee Williams Festival events
Tennessee Williams Festival events
New Orleans Saints victory parades
New Orleans Saints victory parades
The Southern Decadence festival
The Southern Decadence festival
The Bayou Classic parade
The Bayou Classic parade
Which of the following best describes the current atmosphere of Bourbon Street?
It is strictly residential and off-limits to tourists.
It is strictly residential and off-limits to tourists.
It is the absolute center of New Orleans jazz history.
It is the absolute center of New Orleans jazz history.
It is characterized by its high-density of bars, souvenir shops, and clubs.
It is characterized by its high-density of bars, souvenir shops, and clubs.
It is an exceptionally quiet place for nightly fine dining.
It is an exceptionally quiet place for nightly fine dining.
Which famous play by Tennessee Williams features characters connected to the rough-and-tumble street culture of the French Quarter?
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
A Streetcar Named Desire
A Streetcar Named Desire
Blue Velvet
Blue Velvet
The Glass Menagerie
The Glass Menagerie
How is traffic managed on the busiest stretches of Bourbon Street during evening hours?
The street is a major thoroughfare for heavy freight trucks.
The street is a major thoroughfare for heavy freight trucks.
The street is officially closed to unauthorized vehicular traffic.
The street is officially closed to unauthorized vehicular traffic.
The street is only open to pedestrians for one hour per day.
The street is only open to pedestrians for one hour per day.
The street is part of a highway system.
The street is part of a highway system.
Why are vehicles restricted on the main entertainment sections of Bourbon Street during the night?
To allow safe pedestrian traffic amidst high bar density.
To allow safe pedestrian traffic amidst high bar density.
To improve historic preservation.
To improve historic preservation.
To prevent flooding during storms.
To prevent flooding during storms.
To support the local automotive industry.
To support the local automotive industry.
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