Reserve a guaranteed spot on one of our spectacular Mardi Gras parade floats**. Plus, enjoy a 3-course meal from participating Universal Orlando restaurants. It’s the Mardi Gras Float Ride and Dine Experience †, an unforgettable night of food and bead tossing fun. Separate, same day theme park admission required. Float spots are limited. Guests may reserve a limited number of Virtual Line TM Passes through the Universal Orlando Resort App, subject to availability. If you would like to guarantee your spot in advance, all guests may purchase the Mardi Gras Float Ride and Dine Experience and Annual Passholders may make a reservation in advance, subject to availability. Join us daily from Feb. 1-Mar. 30 for Mardi Gras 2025 at Universal Orlando Resort. Enjoy a parade and live concerts on select nights, beads, incredible food available for purchase and more. This year at Universal Mardi Gras the music’s louder, the celebration’s wilder, the food’s spicier and the party’s bigger than ever. Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval, returning to Universal Studios Florida starting February 1 through March 30, 2025! The fan-favorite event offers fun for the entire family and features a nightly spectacular parade with colorful floats, hundreds of street performers and tons of beads; mouth-watering cuisine inspired by New Orleans favorites and international flavors; and – on Guests can now reserve a spot for Universal Orlando's popular Float Ride and Dine Experience for 2025's Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval, returning to Universal Studios Florida starting February 1 through March 30, 2025. The Mardi Gras Float Ride and Dine Experience includes an exclusi Universal Orlando has announced that reservations are now open for the returning Mardi Gras Float Ride and Dine Experience for 2024's Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval, which returns to Universal Studios Florida from February 3 through April 7, 2024. The Mardi Gras Float Ride and Dine The Mardi Gras Parade runs each night of the event, while concerts are held on weekends. Universal Orlando’s Mardi Gras celebration is included with admission to Universal Studios Florida or with an annual pass. Seasonal Passholders are completely blacked out on Mardi Gras concert days. The Parade Join us daily from Feb 3 - Mar 30 for Mardi Gras 2025 at Universal Orlando Resort. Enjoy a parade and live concerts on select nights, beads, incredible food available for purchase and more. Acompáñanos todos los días, del 1 de febrero al 30 de marzo, en el Mardi Gras de 2025 en Universal Orlando Resort. Disfruta de un desfile y conciertos en vivo en noches seleccionadas; además de collares, increíble comida disponible a la venta y mucho más. We have eight participating restaurants for Mardi Gras Float Ride; The Cowfish ® Sushi Burger Bar, NBC Sports Grill & Brew, Finnegan's Bar & Grill, Lombard's Seafood Grille, Confisco Grille (2-Park ticket required), Antojitos Authentic Mexican Food (Dinner only), Bob Marley A Tribute to Freedom TM (Dinner only) and Pat O'Brien's ® (Dinner only) Reserve a guaranteed spot on one of our spectacular Mardi Gras parade floats*. Plus, enjoy a 3- course meal from participating Universal Orlando restaurants. This is your chance to enjoy great food and an unforgettable night of bead tossing fun. Same day, separate theme park admission required. Float spots are limited, restrictions apply. Overview of Universal's Mardi Gras Parade. If you didn't know any better, you'd swear you're in New Orleans! Capturing the spirit and electricity of the Big Easy during Carnival season, the Universal Mardi Gras Parade is a family-friendly promenade through the streets of Universal Studios Florida featuring stilt walkers, brass-band musicians and, of course, world-class parade floats. Universal Orlando is offering a new way for guests to enjoy Mardi Gras with a new offering, the Mardi Gras Float Ride and Dine Experience. This new offering is available on select dates from February 4 through April 16 , 2023, and includes the exclusive opportunity to be a part of the festivities by reserving a spot to toss beads from a Mardi This article will cover everything at Universal’s Mardi Gras, including concert schedules, parade times, food options, and touring tips. Universal’s Mardi Gras 2025 runs daily from February 1 through March 30, 2025, and is included with theme park admission. What is Universal’s Mardi Gras Each year, before the Mardi Gras confetti flies, the Universal Orlando Art and Design Team dives into crafting the next parade extravaganza, turning blank-float skeletons into vibrant moving masterpieces for the Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavours of Carnaval. In fact, the 2023 Universal Mardi Gras Celebration paved the way for a new Tribute Store location. Previously located in New York, this season’s shop can be found in the star-studded Hollywood section of Universal Studios Florida. The Tribute Store now alternates between these two spots. For Universal Mardi Gras 2025, the Tribute Store takes
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