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Be in the parade with exclusive float riding opportunities^ or 15% off^^ the Mardi Gras Float Ride and Dine Experience. Looking to catch beads instead? Passholders can watch the parade from a special viewing area † reserved just for them. 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. Enjoy the Universal Mardi Gras Parade from a Passholder-only viewing area in front of Mel’s Drive-In on select dates. Space is limited and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Enjoy 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 The event is included with your theme park ticket or annual pass (though passholder blockout dates apply). Skip to: Overview | Concerts | Parade | Food and drinks | Tribute Store | FAQ. Mardi Gras 2025. Insider’s guide to Mardi Gras 2025’s Exclusive Food and Drinks; Insider’s Guide to Mardi Gras 2025’s Parade; Mardi Gras 2025 Overview Alongside the release of the concert lineup for Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval, Universal has also shared the many Passholder benefits that will be available during the event. Passholders can enjoy more delicious flavors of Mardi Gras with a special Food and Beverage Card deal. For just $120, you’ll receive a card valued at $150—perfect for trying over 50 menu items. Visit the Universal Orlando Resort App for more information on Universal’s Mardi Gras Parade schedule. Passholders can get an exclusive free Mardi Gras themed magnet from Feb. 4 – Apr. 16 Universal Passholders now have the chance to sign up to be a Mardi Gras Float Rider and throw out the signature Mardi Gras beads to park guests on the parade route on select dates! Mardi Gras Floats! Passholders can register themselves and up to four other passholders in advance to ride a float, though there are a few things to keep in mind Check out your awesome Passholder perks for events including Mardi Gras, Holidays, Halloween Horror Nights and more. Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval takes place at Universal Studios Florida and runs from February 1st - March 30, 2025. This event is included with your Theme Park Ticket or Annual Pass (blockout dates apply). There are so many opportunities for fun here including LIVE music (on select nights), Delicious and unique food 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 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. 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. Passholders can save 15% on the Mardi Gras Float Ride and Dine Experience when purchased 24 hours before the event date via Guest Services, Pass Sales, Destination Universal Desks, at the Front 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. Exclusive Mardi Gras Parade Viewing Area. Secure a prime spot in front of Mel’s Drive-In on select nights and enjoy the Universal Mardi Gras Parade from a Passholder-only viewing area. Space is limited, so be sure to arrive early. 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. The Mardi Gras festivities extend to CityWalk with specially-themed food and drink offerings in a number of venues. Be sure to check out The After Party and Fat Tuesday at Pat O’Brien’s.
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