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Mardi Gras 2017!
It’s almost that time of year again! In just a few weeks, the streets of Universal Studios Florida will be filled with all of the sights and sounds of Mardi Gras 2017. Beads will fly, smells of Cajun cuisine will fill the air, and some of the biggest names in music will take the stage from Feb. 4–March 25.
Universal Orlando Mardi Gras 2017 Concert Line-Up
Headliners performing at this year’s event include girl group Fifth Harmony, multi-platinum recording artist Jason Derulo, country singer-songwriter Toby Keith and the legendary Earth, Wind & Fire. Check out the complete line up below:
- February 4: Trace Adkins
- February 11: Ne-Yo
- February 18: Collective Soul
- February 19: X Ambassadors
- February 25: Fifth Harmony
- March 4: Kool & the Gang
- March 5: Olivia Newton-John
- March 11: UB40
- March 12: Toby Keith
- March 18: Jason Derulo
- March 19: Earth, Wind & Fire
- March 25: The All-American Rejects
Universal Mardi Gras 2017 Parade
The family-friendly Mardi Gras parade brings you the sweet sounds of the bayou, dozens of vibrant dancers, stilt performers and floats straight from N’awlins. This year’s parade will feature SIX all-new floats themed to mythical creatures including:
- Manticore’s Majesty
- The Rise of the Garuda
- The Dance of the Dragon
- Phoenix from the Flames
- Garden Sprites
- The Flight of the Pegasus
Check out our video from being part of the Universal Mardi Gras parade, last year!
As previously announced, for the first time ever, Mardi Gras will run 50 consecutive nights with more opportunities to see the glittering Mardi Gras parade, hear the sweet sounds of The Big Easy with live bands straight from Bourbon Street and enjoy flavorful Cajun cuisine at The French Quarter Courtyard.
Mardi Gras festivities are included with your Annual Pass or Universal Studios Florida admission. So, grab your tickets and head on out to Florida’s biggest party.
*Blockout dates apply for Seasonal Passholders on all concert event nights at Universal Studios Florida. You will still receive access to Universal’s Islands of Adventure.