The Mardi Gras parade takes place daily at Universal Studios Florida and the time will vary depending on the date selected. Mardi Gras Float Ride and Dine Experience Will regular park guests be able to sign up for Float Riding if they are not part of the Mardi Gras Float Ride and Dine Experience? 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. These new hotels are out of this world. During Mardi Gras, 2/1/25 - 3/30/25, stay at either Universal Stella Nova Resort (opening January 21) or Universal Terra Luna Resort (opening March 25) for four or more nights and save 30%* *Min. 4-night stay. Offer valid for travel Sun-Thu 1/21/25-4/10/25. Limited availability. Restrictions apply. 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 Other Ways to Ride on Mardi Gras Float at Universal Orlando in 2025. Mardi Gras Float Ride and Dine Experience. 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 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 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 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 Mardi Gras celebrations are set to kick off in Universal Orlando soon!. Mardi Gras at Universal Orlando. This year, Mardi Gras will take over Universal Studios from February 5th through April 24th featuring a nighttime parade, live concerts, and all the Cajun-style cuisine that we’ve come to know and love. Universal Orlando guests can sign up to ride a Mardi Gras parade float and throw beads on the day of their trip with a virtual queue. Joining the Mardi Gras Parade Float Ride Queue Guests can join Universal Stella Nova Resort - Opening Jan. 21, 2025 Universal Terra Luna Resort - Opening Mar. 25, 2025 Enjoy multiple days of Mardi Gras fun and be among the first to experience Universal's stunning new hotels. Book by: Apr. 9, 2025 Travel: Jan. 21–Apr. 10, 2025 (Sunday–Thursday) However, If you’re wanting to add some extra Mardi Gras magic to your Universal Orlando vacation, Universal is offering guests a guaranteed spot on a Mardi Gras parade float this year. You also get a 3-course meal at one of the four participating restaurants. 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 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. 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. 2025 Universal Mardi Gras Parade Dates and Times. Parade times vary based on date, so here is a breakdown of the schedule: Sign up and get your FREE Universal Orlando Resort Theme Park 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 You can purchase it at any of the Mardi Gras food kitchens in the park, it’s a great value and you can use it beyond the event at select food locations in the parks. Mardi Gras 2025 Parade 🎉. Each year, Universal has a new theme for their nightly Mardi Gras parade, which is included in your park admission. From Universal Orlando Blog 1/7/25: by: Denielle Ricci 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. I got to be an exclusive part of Universal’s Mardi Gras celebration, and it lived up to the hype! I was part of Universal’s Mardi Gras parade. There are lots of ways to get into the spirit of Mardi Gras with all the fun food booths, concerts, and toe-tapping music to go around Universal Studios Orlando.
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