IT’S FAT TUESDAY!!!! The holiday — also known as Mardi Gras — celebrates the end of Carnival and marks the last day before Ash Wednesday at the beginning of Lent, a season observed by many Christian denominations. Mardi Gras is actually French for “fat Tuesday,” and it refers to indulging in the food and drink that one would abstain from during Lent, traditionally a time of fasting, prayer and charitable giving in the run-up to Easter. One city that is particularly famous for its Mardi Gras festivities is New Orleans, which celebrates with parades, parties and lots of live music.

Closer to home, the Minnesota Star Tribune has put together this handy list of 7 delicious ways to celebrate Mardi Gras at Minnesota restaurants, and we thought we would kick off today’s celebration in the best way possible … by letting the good times roll with music!

So for today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that celebrate Mardi Gras would you like to hear?

Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

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Songs Played
Irma Thomas- Don't Mess With My Man
Dr. John- Iko Iko
Preservation Hall Jazz Band- Keep Your Head Up
Lee Dorsey- Four Corners
Trombone Shorty- Come Back
Dirty Dozen Brass Band- My Feet Can't Fail Me Now
Fats Domino- Fats Domino