Food, Floats & Fun at Universal Mardi Gras:

It's unforgettable springtime fun for everyone. Enjoy a spectacular parade on select nights, outrageous street performers, vibrant music, colorful costumes and countless beads flying through the air. You can savor mouthwatering food including authentic Cajun specialties and flavors from around the world, available for purchase. Best of all, the Mardi Gras festivities are included with your theme park admission.

It’s a Bead-Catching Float-Watching Parade Party:

Enjoy fantastic floats inspired by New Orleans and global Carnaval celebrations.

Dig into Global Eats on the Streets:

Go beyond the Bayou and free your inner foodie with sweet, savory, and spicy dishes from around the globe.

Enjoy Live Concerts That Put the Party in Mardi Gras

End the day on a high note with live performances on select nights on the Music Plaza Stage.

Live Performances:

Saturday, February 1, 2025

T-Pain

T-Pain has changed the course of pop, hip-hop and R&B, selling over 50 million singles, getting billions of streams and racking up ten #1s.

Saturday, February 8, 2025

Joe Jonas

Joe Jonas is frontman of DNCE and best known for Jonas Brothers. In 2024, he announced a new solo album, “Music For People Who Believe In Love.”

Saturday, February 15, 2025

Kool & The Gang

Kool & The Gang launched in 1969. Thanks to songs like “Celebration,” they’ve earned two GrammysTM and are in the Rock & Roll Hall of FameTM.

Sunday, February 16, 2025

Juanes

Colombian superstar JUANES is Latin Rock’s leading global ambassador, with 13 #1 US singles and 29 GrammyTM and Latin Grammy AwardsTM.

Saturday, February 22, 2025

Scotty McCreery

Scotty McCreery is the first country artist and youngest male artist of any genre to debut his first album at #1 on the Billboard Top 200TM.

Saturday, March 1, 2025

Foster The People

Foster the People released their fourth studio album “Paradise State of Mind” in August 2024, a bold blend of funk, dance, R&B and disco.

Saturday, March 8, 2025

Illenium

ILLENIUM fuses rock and EDM, craking a decade of emotive hits, powerful storytelling and epic live shows that captivate fans globally.

Saturday, March 15, 2025

All Time Low

All Time Low, the multi-platinum Maryland quartet, has topped charts, sold out arenas worldwide and served up irresistible anthems.

Sunday, March 16, 2025

Lawrence

Lawrence is an 8-piece soul-pop band that has grown a devoted following for its high-energy sound featuring dynamic keys, horns and vocals.

Friday, March 21, 2025

Coco Jones

Coco Jones rose to fame thanks to her one-of-a-kind musical talent and unforgettable live concerts.

Saturday, March 22, 2025

DJ Pauly D

DJ Pauly D is one of the world’s most in-demand DJs and reality television personalities.

Saturday, March 29, 2025

TLC

TLC is the bestselling American girl group of all time and has spent over 30 years breaking boundaries and empowering people through music.

Parade Date and Time:

Parade starts at 5 pm on the following dates:
Feb 4, 2025

Parade starts at 6 pm on the following dates:
Feb 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 2025
Mar 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 12, 18, 2025

Parade starts at 7 pm on the following dates:
Feb 14, 17, 23, 2025
Mar 2, 10, 11, 13, 14, 17, 19, 20, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30, 2025

Parade starts at 7:30 pm on the following dates:
Feb 1, 8, 15, 16, 22, 2025
Mar 1, 8, 15, 16, 21, 22, 29, 2025

Fest Date: February 1 - March 30, 2025

Location: Universal Studios Florida - 6000 Universal Boulevard Orlando, FL 32801

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