Memphis Cotton Carnival is celebrated by night parade in Memphis, TN

The Memphis Cotton Carnival concludes with King Oscar Carr Jr. and Queen Clare Mallory leading a grand parade. The event, themed 'King Cotton's Love Songs,' features 15 vibrant floats and draws 100,000 attendees, highlighting its status as one of the South's greatest parties. The carnival ends with the good ship Robert E. Lee, emphasizing Memphis's prominence and its key product, cotton.

Who were the prominent figures leading the grand parade at the Memphis Cotton Carnival?

• King Henry and Queen Anne

• King George and Queen Elizabeth

• King Arthur and Queen Guinevere

• King Oscar Carr Jr. and Queen Clare Mallory

What was the theme of the Memphis Cotton Carnival?

• Cotton and Music

• Southern Melodies

• King Cotton's Love Songs

• Songs of the South

How many floats were decorated to carry out the carnival's theme?

• 25

• 20

• 10

• 15

What is the significance of the good ship Robert E. Lee in the carnival?

• It is a symbol of Memphis' history

• It signifies the end of the carnival

• It marks the beginning of the carnival

• It is the main attraction of the carnival

What product does the Memphis Cotton Carnival focus national attention on?

• Tobacco

• Rice

• Sugar

• Cotton