Puerto Rico Italy China India Germany France Mexico Coca-Cola ® Market Square . MARDI GRAS PARADE . Catch spectacular floats, including colorful new ones inspired by New Orleans Mardi Gras traditions like . masks, beads, food, music and more. Parade time subject to change. Event occurs rain or shine. No rain checks, returns or refunds. Before the Cheese Dog made its way to Universal Mardi Gras, it was a staple for Chef Luis. “We grew up eating this,” he shares. “If you go to school and don’t like your lunch, most schools in Puerto Rico have a store right next door; you can just grab $1.25 and go get a cheese dog and a (slushy). It’s very nostalgic.” Mardi Gras guests can savor the mouthwatering flavors of global Carnaval celebrations from New Orleans to Puerto Rico and beyond. Guests can stop by kiosks full of sweet, savory, and spicy dishes from around the globe – including Hot Maple Lacquered Salmon from Canada, Spicy Szechuan Chicken Bites from China, a Colombian Burger, and so much more. A Mardi Gras overlay has returned to the CityWalk venue, transforming the Red Coconut Club into the Cursed Coconut Club for the season. 2025 marks the 30th anniversary of Universal’s Mardi Gras celebration, and the Cursed Coconut Club includes homages to previous Mardi Gras events. The 2025 Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval festival runs from February 1 through March 30. For more Universal Studios news from around the world, follow Universal Parks News Today on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram . From February 1 through March 30, guests will let the good times roll as they experience an authentic, family-friendly version of the Mardi Gras bash at Universal Studios Florida. The event will be held over 60+ nights – with the food booths open and the parade taking place every night. Mardi Gra Universal Orlando is celebrating its 30th Mardi Gras from Feb. 1 to March 30. at Mardi Gras 2025 at Universal? Orleans, Duck Xian Bing from China and Pinchos de Lechon from Puerto Rico. In addition to Mardi Gras staples, such as beignets, king cake and Creole cuisine, there will be food booths representing Canada, Colombia, China, India, Puerto Rico, Italy, Germany, France and Mexico. We're looking forward to trying the new Spicy Szechuan Chicken Bites from China! It's the Year of the Snake, and Lunar New Year returns to Universal’s chefs have outdone themselves, bringing flavors from Puerto Rico, Colombia, and beyond to the festival. Elevate Your Experience. For a truly immersive adventure, the Mardi Gras Float Ride and Dine Experience is a must. You’ll enjoy a reserved spot on one of the parade floats, tossing beads to excited crowds, plus a three-course The Mardi Gras event is included with the price of park admission. One-day, one-park tickets start at $154 for guests ages 10 and older on Mardi Gras concert dates. At other times of the year Upcoming holidays in Puerto Rico. Holidays in Puerto Rico 2025. Holidays in Puerto Rico 2026. Shrove Tuesday is the last day before the fasting period of Lent (for Western Christians), 47 days before Easter Sunday. Shrove Tuesday is also called Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday, or Pancake Day. Is Carnival/Shrove Tuesday a Public Holiday? The oldest female Mardi Gras organization in Jefferson Parish will celebrate Carnival 2025 with a 200-member, 18-float parade. This year's theme is “Isis Goes on a Field Trip” Floats will include Rivertown Theater , Aquarium, and Circus . Limber – Puerto Rico – $9. A Puerto Rican frozen iced treat with choice of coconut or guanabana. 7 Snacks and Drinks to Skip at Universal Mardi Gras 2025 Pandebono – Columbia – $7.99. Puerto Rico. Food Menu. Pinchos de Lechon – $10.99. Char-grilled pork shoulder skewer with guava BBQ sauce and pan sobao. Pastelon Fritters – $8.99 The Carnival Mardi Gras sails on July 5, 2025 for a 8 Night Eastern Caribbean (Port Canaveral Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Port Canaveral, Florida at 3:30 PM and will return to the port of Port Canaveral, Florida on Jul 13th at 8:00 AM. The Ponce Carnival is a week-long celebration in the city of Ponce, which takes place the week before Ash Wednesday. The event is similar to Mardi Gras or Carnival in Rio de Janeiro. The vibrant Ponce Carnival dates back to 1858. Its biggest highlight is the mock funeral and the Burial of the Sardin The party is heating up at Universal Studios Florida as the 2025 Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval food lineup has just been revealed! From savory Puerto Rico. Pinchos de Lechón Mardi Gras, St. Patrick’s & Cinco de Mayo at SeaWorld’s Seven Seas Festival - February 23, 2025 Universal Kids Resort Unveils Immersive Themed Lands in TX - February 22, 2025 Universal Orlando Unveils New Epic Universe Tickets/Packages - February 22, 2025 Puerto Rico Cheese Dog. First stop: Puerto Rico! “Puerto Ricans have a lot of diversity when it comes to food,” shares Chef Luis Rivera, one of the minds behind this year’s dishes. “I just hope somebody can relate to what we’re putting out there and feel like they’re being represented.” Frozen Brandy Milk Punch-13.50-Torres ® 10 year brandy, Old Forester ® bourbon, milk, cream, simple syrup and vanilla beanFrozen Irish Coffee-13.50-Jameson ® Irish whiskey, JF Haden’s ® Espresso Liqueur, cold brew concentrate and vanilla ice cream
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