| "Carnival Time" | |
|---|---|
| Single by Al "Carnival Time" Johnson | |
| A-side | "Carnival Time" |
| B-side | "Good Lookin'" |
| Released | 1960 |
| Recorded | 1960 |
| Genre | R&B |
| Length | 2:41 |
| Label | Ric |
| Songwriter(s) | Al Johnson and Joe Ruffino |
| Producer(s) | Joe Ruffino |
"Carnival Time" is a New Orleans Mardi Gras-themed R&B song that was performed by Al Johnson and recorded in 1960. The song's composition was originally credited to Al Johnson and Joe Ruffino, though Johnson now holds exclusive rights. It is now considered an iconic festive song of the New Orleans Carnival season.