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The lineup of stellar performers is big in 2025 as some of the biggest names in live music hit the stage to help park goers celebrate all things Mardi Gras at Universal Orlando Resort. Seasonal Passholders are completely blacked out on Mardi Gras concert days. The Parade. Before enjoying the live concerts, guests can dance along with dozens of energetic street performers and collect beads by the handful as the Mardi Gras parade winds through the streets of Universal Studios. The parade rolls at 4pm Saturday from Mid-City to the French Quarter. Katy Perry and Train will perform at the ticketed Endymion Extravaganza after the parade. 🏀 Shaquille O'Neal Shaquille O'Neal hosted Shaq's Fun House at Mardi Gras World during the Super Bowl LIX festivities. Photo: Skip Bolen/Getty Images Each night, pending weather, guests catch a full-fledged Mardi Gras parade featuring bountiful beads, glittering performers and floats made by the same company that’s shaped Mardi Gras The annual event runs daily from Saturday, February 1, through Sunday, March 30.All of the crowd-favorite components of Mardi Gras will return: the colorfully costumed performers and authentic New Orleans bands, the Mardi Gras parade, and even the weekly headliner concerts. The Taste of Mardi Gras float is all-new this year, and it features theming that celebrates flavors iconic to the Mardi Gras festival. Performers in front of the float contain a mix of old and new costumes. An oyster and chefs on stilts are new this year, while a shrimp and crawfish should be familiar to guests who have attended Universal Mardi This year’s Mardi Gras parade theme will celebrate 30 years of the event, with six all-new floats inspired by some of the most famous Krewes in New Orleans. The new collection of floats will highlight food, beads, and the bayou and will join Universal’s traditional lineup of New Orleans-inspired signature floats – complete with energetic Be on the lookout this Mardi Gras for a little extra star power in New Orleans as Shaquille O'Neal, "True Blood" star Rutina Wesley and others reign as celebrity monarchs in parades. Why it Guests who want to take full advantage of the Mardi Gras experience can purchase the Mardi Gras Float Ride and Dine Experience, which “provides them with an exclusive opportunity to be a part of the festivities by reserving a spot to toss colorful, sparkling beads from a Mardi Gras float during the event’s parade. In addition to a reserved This year’s Mardi Gras will celebrate 30 years of beads, parades, music and food at Universal Studios Florida with six all-new floats inspired by some of the most famous Krewes in New Orleans. Blaine was the founder of Kern Studios, the leading parade designer and builder for Mardi Gras floats for 18 different Krewes in New Orleans. They have worked to create one-of-a-kind props for New Orleans Mardi Gras parades since 1947. Or drop a dance move and snap a picture with the incredibly talented, fun, and glittery Mardi Gras performers. TIP. For the French Quarter Courtyard festivities, I recommend arriving early to snag a park bench or table to enjoy the music and food. This area can get a bit crowded at night when it gets closer to parade time! Mardi Gras Tribute Store Blaine was the founder of Kern Studios, the leading parade designer and builder for Mardi Gras floats for 18 different Krewes in New Orleans. They have worked to create one-of-a-kind props for New Orleans Mardi Gras parades since 1947. Our ticketed, VIP riders will jump aboard floats at the festival grounds at the Mardi Gras bus stop and ride in style down Capitol Mall throwing 100% recycled Mardi Gras beads that we'll provide for you. THEN the entire, light-up parade returns to the festival grounds for our signature City of Trees Parade dance party until 9PM. Join us as we bring the magic of Mardi Gras to life with an unforgettable lineup of entertainment for all ages. Feel the rhythm with a live band and DJ spinning the beats. Be amazed by dazzling stilt walkers and fire baton performers lighting up the night. Bring the family for whimsical balloon animals, face painting, and festive fun. 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 Adorned in feathers, beads, and masks, our performers are perfect for New Orleans themed parties and Mardi Gras parades. We can transform any of our performers into Mardi Gras party activators, and any of our circus acts can wear traditional black & white circus stripes with accents of purple, green, and gold. Stretching several miles, the parade featured dozens of group entries. Visitors had the chance to see spirited floats, marching bands and performers. Participants threw out plenty of beads, candy, and other goodies for families to enjoy. This year’s Mardi Gras parade marked the 45th in St. Louis history. The Festival will wrap with the world famous Sydney Mardi Gras Parade on Saturday 1 March 2025. Festival theme: Free to be The 2025 Festival theme Free to be is a celebration of the strides toward true LGBTQIA+ equality while also acting as a global reminder that our fight is far from over, and that we are not truly free until we are all free Mardi Gras! Galveston returns Feb. 21 through March 4, bringing two weekends of parades, concerts and celebrations to the island. Floats, marching bands and bead-throwing will fill the streets
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