Plus, All-New Details Revealed About the Mouth-Watering Global Cuisine, Vibrant New Parade Floats and More!
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ORLANDO, Fla. (Jan. 7, 2025) – Universal Orlando Resort invites guests and clients to celebrate 30 years of Mardi Gras from February 1 through March 30 during Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval, featuring an all-new menu of mouth-watering international cuisine, a spectacular parade with colorful floats and – on select nights – live concerts by the biggest names in music. And guests can enjoy all the fun as part of regular theme park admission to Universal Studios Florida.
Here is an overview of what’s in store at this year’s celebration:
STAR-STUDDED MARDI GRAS CONCERT LINEUP
This year’s star-studded concert series will feature 12 live performances by some of the most popular musical artists from across the globe – including GRAMMY- winning artist T-Pain, global pop superstar Joe Jonas and Latin GRAMMY-winning artist Juanes. Live performances will take place on select nights at the Music Plaza Stage inside Universal Studios Florida, following the Mardi Gras parade. See below for the complete concert line-up.
| UNIVERSAL ORLANDO’S MARDI GRAS 2025 CONCERT LINEUP | |
| Date | Headliner |
| February 1 | T-Pain |
| February 8 | Joe Jonas |
| February 15 | Kool & The Gang |
| February 16 | Juanes |
| February 22 | Scotty McCreery |
| March 1 | Foster the People |
| March 8 | Illenium |
| March 15 | All Time Low |
| March 16 | Lawrence |
| March 21 | Coco Jones |
| March 22 | DJ Pauly D |
| March 29 | TLC |
CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF MARDI GRAS
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. 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 live music, dozens of performers and more.
SAVOR IN THE TASTE OF THE INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS OF CARNAVAL
Mardi Gras guests can savor in the all-new mouth-watering menu items inspired by international Carnaval cuisine from New Orleans to Puerto Rico and beyond. While venturing through Universal Studios Florida, guests can stop by kiosks full of sweet, savory and spicy dishes from around the globe – including Hot Maple Lacquered Salmon from Canada, Spicy Szechuan Chicken Bites from China, a Colombian Burger and so much more.
ELEVATE YOUR PARTY WITH THE MARDI GRAS FLOAT RIDE AND DINE EXPERIENCE
Guests can take the party to the next level with 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 spot on one of the dazzling floats, guests will also enjoy a three-course meal at one of eight participating restaurants across the destination. The Mardi Gras Float Ride and Dine Experience starts at $95.84 (tax inclusive) per person. Travel advisors can purchase this experience and reserve a spot by visiting www.VaxVacationAccess.com.
LET THE GOOD TIMES CONTINUE AT UNIVERSAL ORLANDO’S HOTELS
Guests can complete their trip with a stay at one of Universal’s nine incredible hotels, where they can enjoy exclusive benefits including Early Park Admission and complimentary transportation to the theme parks. Universal Orlando hotels will offer exclusive Mardi Gras food and beverages this season, including Bourbon Street Beignets at The Kitchen in Hard Rock Hotel, Bayou Shrimp and Grits at Bar 17 in Universal Aventura Hotel, and New Orleans Chicken or Shrimp Po’ Boy at Beach Break Cafe in Universal Endless Summer Resort – Surfside Inn and Suites.
EXCITING OFFERS TO PLAN THE MARDI GRAS CELEBRATIONS
Access to Universal Mardi Gras is included with admission to Universal Studios Florida. U.S. and Canada residents can take advantage of the “Buy 2 Days, Get 2 Days” ticket offer, giving guests four days to enjoy some of the most innovative and immersive theme park experiences at Universal Orlando Resort.
Guests can also purchase the Dining Card Vacation Package, which includes theme park admission, hotel accommodations and a food and beverage dining card worth up to $1,000 to use at select restaurants and dining locations throughout the resort. For more information about the new Dining Card Vacation Package and to purchase, click here.
For more information about Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval, visit www.UniversalOrlando.com/Spring.
