Universal Orlando Resort Announces 2018 Mardi Gras Details

It’s almost time to let the good times roll at Universal Orlando’s Mardi Gras Celebration from February 3 until April 7 at Universal Studios Florida! 

During the celebration guests visiting the park can take in the sights, tastes, and the sounds of a real Mardi Gras experience.

Universal Orlando Resort Announces 2018 Mardi Gras Details

One of our favorite highlights is the Headliners Concerts that take place on 13 select nights on the Music Plaza stage, including GRAMMY Award-winning rapper, Macklemore, international superstar and recording artist, Sean Paul and award-winning, multiplatinum chart-toppers, Fifth Harmony.  

 

2018 Mardi Gras Headliners Concerts 

Universal Orlando Mardi Gras 2018 Headliner Concert

February 3 –  Sean Paul

February 10 – The Beach Boys

February  17 – Kelsea Ballerini

February 18 – Andy Grammer

February 24 -Macklemore

March 3 – 311

March 4 – Phillip Phillips

March 10 – To be announced

March 11 -Fitz and the Tantrums

March 17 – Foreigner

March 18 – Fifth Harmony

March 24 – To be announced

March 25 – BUSH

The musical stars won’t be the only ones on display as a constellation-themed Mardi Gras parade will keep the good times rolling every night throughout the streets of Universal Studios Florida with breathtakingly detailed floats, festive krewes of colorful dancers and stilt performers, and countless beads.  Six new celestial floats – including Taurus, Virgo, and Serpentarius – complete a lineup of 12 intricately hand-crafted floats engineered by Kern Studios, designer of the original New Orleans Mardi Gras floats for more than 50 years.  

Universal Orlando Mardi Gras 2018 New Parade Floats
Sketches for the new Universal Orlando Resort Mardi Gras Parade Floats

Guests will also enjoy mouthwatering shrimp po’boys, jambalaya, beignets and more at the French Quarter Courtyard while listening to authentic sounds of New Orleans straight from Bourbon Street. 

Universal Orlando Mardi Gras Food

2018 Mardi Gras New Orleans Bands

February 3 –  20: Free Agents Brass Band

February 21 – March 6: Naughty Professor Brass Band

March 7 – March 20: New Breed Brass Band

March 21 – March 31: Young Pinstripe Brass Band

April 1 – April 7: Dirty Bourbon River Show

The excitement of Universal Orlando’s Mardi Gras celebration is included with admission to Universal Studios Florida or with an annual pass.  Florida Residents can get three months free on Power, Preferred and Premier Annual Passes with a UPC code from select Coca-Cola products.  For more information, visit www.universalorlando.com/mardigras.

2015 Memories On the Go
This was us a few years ago, before we got the opportunity to toss beads in the Mardi Gras Parade at Universal Studios Florida.

We look forward to Mardi Gras every year, and can’t wait for this year’s fun!!!

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Author: Shelley

When she isn't chasing her chihuahuas, daughter, or cheering for her Hokies you can find Shelley On the Go in the Central Florida Area and on-air with WDBO News 96.5 on Friday evenings!

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