Celebrate Mardi Gras at Universal Studios Florida from Feb. 1 to Mar. 30, 2025 with a spectacular parade, live music, global cuisine and beads. See the event map, lineup, dates and details for this unforgettable springtime fun. 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. Learn everything about the biggest Mardi Gras celebration in Orlando, including concerts, parade, food and drinks, and more. Find out the dates, themes, performers, and tips for this family-friendly event at Universal Studios Florida. Experience an authentic, family-friendly version of the Mardi Gras bash at Universal Studios Florida from February 1 to March 30, 2025. Enjoy a dazzling parade, authentic New Orleans musicians, live concerts, and mouth-watering international cuisine. 2025’s Universal’s Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval will run daily from February 1 through March 30, 2025. 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. It’s time for the 2025 Universal Mardi Gras parade! The parade is performed nightly at Universal Studios Florida for the duration of the Carnaval celebration and has new floats for the 30th anniversary celebration! Guests can view it from the ground or participate as a bead thrower by signing up for the float ride experience. Universal Orlando’s Mardi Gras concerts are included with regular park admission to Universal Studios Florida. Concerts are held on the parks’ Music Plaza Stage, near Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit. Universal Orlando will host its annual Mardi Gras Celebration from February 1st to March 30th, 2025. The event features food, parade, concerts, and merchandise inspired by the carnival tradition. Universal’s Mardi Gras is an international celebration of carnival, with a focus on New Orleans’ famous Mardi Gras. The party started in 1996 with a parade furnished by the New Orleans fabrication firm Kern Studios. Designed to bring in the locals during a quiet period, Mardi Gras expanded with bigger musical acts and a longer season. 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. Peach Cobbler Smash-Old Forester ® bourbon, peach puree, lime wedge and Coca Cola ®-20 oz. Souvenir Cup 16.50 Refill 13.50 12 oz. Single Serve 13.50; Peach Cobbler Smash Mocktail-9.00-peach purée, lime wedges and Coca-Cola ® Looking to celebrate Mardi Gras in Florida? Universal Orlando has got you covered. The Mardi Gras parade takes place daily at Universal Studios Florida and the 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 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. Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval runs from Saturday, Feb. 1, through Sunday, March 30. Is Mardi Gras at Universal a separate ticket? No. The seasonal event is included with park admission, which starts at $119 per day for guests aged 10 and up. Who is performing at Mardi Gras 2025 at Universal? Universal Orlando has released this year's schedule of events so guests can now start planning their 2025 vacation - including dates for Halloween Horror Nights 34, the Holidays at Universal, and the all-new Volcano Bay Nights. Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval begins Februa 2025 Mardi Gras Ride and Dine Food Locations to Choose from: Universal CityWalk Options. Pat O'Brien's (dinner only) The CowfishSushi Burger Bar; NBC Sports Grill & Brew Feb. 1–Mar. 30, 2025 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. Universal Studios' Mardi Gras 2025; View all Universal Studios' Mardi Gras setlists. Tour Update Close Video. Marquee Memories: MIYAVI. Tagged: MIYAVI; Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval runs from Saturday, Feb. 1, through Sunday, March 30. Is Mardi Gras at Universal a separate ticket? No. The seasonal event is included with park admission, which starts at $119 per day for guests aged 10 and up. Who is performing at Mardi Gras 2025 at Universal?
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