Passholders Save 15% on the Mardi Gras Float Ride and Dine Experience when purchased via Guest Services, Pass Sales, Destination Universal Desks, at the Front Gate or by calling the phone number listed below. Purchase must be made 24 hours prior to event date. To Reserve, Call 407-224-7554 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. 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. This season’s Mardi Gras Tribute Store offers an unforgettable shopping experience—one that’s worth exploring, even if you’re just passing through! Mardi Gras 2025 Merchandise. While beads are the traditional Mardi Gras garb, Universal has a plethora of options to join in the celebration, from apparel to drinkware. 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 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 Universal Orlando Resort’s Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval will let the good times roll through Universal Studios Florida from Feb. 1 through March 30, 2025. We were invited to 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) Live! at the Pointe Orlando is hosting "Mardi Gras Live!" on Saturday, March 1, 2025, starting at 8 PM. The venue will be transformed to emulate the vibrant atmosphere of New Orleans, featuring live jazz music, dazzling dancers, and masked performers amidst decorations in traditional Mardi Gras colors of purple, gold, and green. Join us daily from Feb 3 - Apr 7 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. Join us daily from 3 Feb - 7 Apr for Mardi Gras 2024 at Universal Orlando Resort. Enjoy a parade and live concerts on selected 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. Since 1995, Universal Orlando Resort has been bringing the fun and flavors of the Big Easy’s Mardi Gras celebration to the streets of Universal Studios Florida.For select nights from February to April, you can catch an outrageous and colorful parade (my favorite part of the event), enjoy live entertainment and concerts, indulge in food and drinks from around the world, and catch a whole lot
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