Universal Mardi Gras kicks off Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025 with the return of its signature food, shopping and entertainment celebrations across the property including fan-favorite concert series and International Flavors festival.

Here’s everything you need to know about Universal’s Mardi Gras 2025 celebration at Universal Orlando Resort.

Concert Series & Live Music

Enjoy live performances by top names in music at the Music Plaza Stage inside Universal Studios Florida, following the Mardi Gras parade on select nights. Here’s the full line up:

  • Feb. 1: T-Pain
  • Feb. 8: Joe Jonas
  • Feb. 15: Kool & The Gang
  • Feb. 16: Juanes
  • Feb. 22: Scotty McCreery
  • Mar. 1: Foster the People
  • Mar. 8: Illenium
  • Mar. 15: All Time Low
  • Mar. 16: Lawrence
  • Mar. 21: Coco Jones
  • Mar. 22: DJ Pauly D
  • Mar. 29: TLC

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Food Festival

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
  • Colombian Burger and so much more.

Mardi Gras Parade

  • 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.
  • 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.

See it for Yourself

Universal’s Mardi Gras is included with admission to Universal Studios Florida daily February 1 – March 30, 2025.

MORE INFO: For more information and to book special offers, visit UniversalOrlando.com/MardiGras.

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