Join in the fun at Universal’s Mardi Gras it’s Florida’s biggest Party of the year. The event features live entertainment, authentic music, parades, street performances, delicious food and more. Each night the streets of Universal Studios Florida come alive for an unforgettable springtime excitement.
Food and Music
Get a taste of the Big Easy when you walk through the French Quarter Courtyard. The New York area of the park has been transformed into New Orleans’ French Courtyard complete with “N’awlins Style Food and Spirits” Get your fill of foods like spicy jambalaya, shrimp gumbo, red beans and rice.
The authentic taste of New Orleans would not be complete without a French Quarter dessert favorite, so make sure to leave room for a melt in your mouth sweet beignet. This is a fried doughnut covered in sugar, grab one while you walk and listen to the authentic music.
New Orleans is famous for its soulful and rich music history, this history comes to Universal with performances by Louisiana jazz, blues and zydeco bands. February 3 through 20 the Free Agents Brass Band play. February 21 through March 6 the Naughty Professor Brass Band takes the stage, followed by the New Breed Brass Band March 7 through 20. Then March 21 through March 31 the Young pinstripe Brass Band performers. The Dirty Bourbon River Show finishes out the event April 1 through April 7.
The Parade
Gather everyone and get ready to watch one grand Mardi Gras parade as it makes its way through the streets of the park. There will be so much to see as street performers, stilt walkers, colorful dancers, and floats join the parade.
The floats have been created by Kern Studios. They are responsible for creating New Orleans floats for over 60 years. Confetti will fill the air and tons of beads will fly through the air in this wild event. Everyone will love catching beads and dancing as the parade goes by. Make sure to check daily parade times as they change on a day to day base.
There are special viewing areas for annual pass holders and for younger guests. Young children will have a better view at the Little Jester’s Parade Viewing Area. It is located in front of the Brown Derby Hat Shop, it offers an unobstructed view. Access to the area begins one hour before the event.
There will also be live performances by some of the top names in all genres of music. Don’t miss this wild event taking place at Universal Orlando.
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