Flying beads, savory Cajun food, a crazy parade and electrifying music from some of the nation’s top artists are things you won’t want to miss at Universal Orlando’s annual Mardi Gras celebration. This year’s celebrations will be held from Feb. 7 through April 18 on select nights.
Specialty foods like jambalaya and gumbo will be available for purchase in the French Quarter Courtyard with accompanying music by authentic Zydeco bands.
Beads will be soaring through the air as parade performers strut down the streets of Universal Studios. Line up a good time before the performances to catch a variety of colorful floats, bedazzled costumes and towering stilt walkers.
On select nights from Feb. 7 through April 18, there will be a variety of artists performing on the Universal Music Plaza Stage. The lineup is as follows:
2/07 – Olivia Newton-John
2/14 – Jessie J
2/15 – Barenaked Ladies
2/21 – Kelly Clarkson
2/28 – Heart
3/07 – Trace Adkins
3/13 – TBA
3/14 – Styx
3/15 – American Authors
3/20 – Becky G
3/21 – Yandel
3/22 – The B-52s
3/28 – TBA
4/04 – The All-American Rejects
4/11 – The Band Perry
4/18 – Trey Songz
If you are 21 and up, then the party doesn’t have to stop after the theme park closes. Head over to Citywalk where you will have free admission to five clubs after showing your paid admission to Mardi Gras.
Admission to Universal Orlando’s Mardi Gras comes with the purchase of regular admission or an annual pass.
For more information or prices, visit their website.
