GO TO THE MARDI GRAS

New Orleans Official Guide

Nola News: Mardi Gras 2015

Recap of Mardi Gras parades: NOLA (abbreviation for New Orleans, Louisiana).

SONG: Go to the Mardi Gras While you stroll in New Orleans You ought to go see the Mardi Gras If you go to New Orleans You ought to go see the Mardi Gras When you see the Mardi Gras Somebody'll tell you what's Carnival for Get your ticket in your hand If you wanna go through New Orleans Get your ticket in your hand If you wanna go through New Orleans You know when you get to New Orleans Somebody'll show you the Zulu King You will see the Zulu King Down on St. Claude and Dumaire You know, you'll see the Zulu King Down on St. Claude and Dumaire An if you stay right there I'm sure you'll see the Zulu Queen.

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