Go to the Mardi Gras

"Go to the Mardi Gras" or "Mardi Gras in New Orleans" is a New Orleans Mardi Gras–themed R&B song that was performed by Professor Longhair, and recorded several times since 1949. He co-wrote the song with Theresa Terry. The song was covered by Fats Domino and released as a single in 1953. It is now considered an iconic festive song of the New Orleans Carnival season.