Mardi Gras Returned Bigger and Better Than Ever!
The parade, concerts, beads, food, and thrills made their triumphant return in 2022. Running February 5 through April 24, the streets of Universal Studios Florida came alive with non-stop dancing and good times! Universal's family-friendly version of the iconic Big Easy bash brung in music's biggest talent to perform live concerts at Music Plaza Stage. The best part is that these concerts are included in your park admission. In addition, guests can experience authentic Cajun-style cuisine from New Orleans and some flavors from around the world as they enjoy their day around Universal Studios Florida.
Annual Passholder Blockout Dates
Power Passholders will not be able to participate March 12-19 and April 9-16, 2022
Seasonal Passholders will not be able to participate February 5, 12, 19-20, 26, March 5, 6, 12-20, 25-27 and April 9-16, 2022.
Seasonal Passholders will not be able to participate February 5, 12, 19-20, 26, March 5, 6, 12-20, 25-27 and April 9-16, 2022.
Various musical artists, like the legendary Diana Ross, food blog favorite Khalid, Grammy-nominated DJ, producer Marshmello, and 12 other top artists, will perform live on select nights during Universal's Mardi Gras celebration. All concerts occur at the Music Plaza stage - an outdoor venue that uses the Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit roller coaster as its backdrop. See below for the complete concert lineup:
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Sugar Ray
Feb. 5
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Diana Ross
Feb. 12
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Barenaked Ladies
Feb.19
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Styx
Feb.20
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Jon Pardi
Feb.26
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LL Cool J
Mar.5
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Marshmello
Mar.6
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Lee Brice
Mar.12
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Becky G
Mar.13
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Khalid
Mar.18
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Seal
Mar.19
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Gavin Degraw
Mar.20
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The Revivalists
Mar.25
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Jimmie Allen
Mar.26
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Jason Derulo
Mar.27
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Parade Times, Dates, and Details.
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Parade starts at 5:15 pm on the following dates:
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Parade starts at 7:15 pm on the following dates:
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Passholders received an exclusive opportunity to ride a Mardi Gras float with up to four (4) Passholders on select nights February 5 – April 24, 2022. Reservations were required. Passholders must sign up by 12 noon EST the day prior to the registered event date. For example, reservations for Monday, February 28, 2022 must be completed by 12 noon EST on Sunday, February 27, 2022.
- All riders must be 18 years old or accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
- Must be at least 48” in height. Height restrictions strictly enforced.
- All riders must be able to board the floats and must be able to stand for the duration of the parade.
- No smoking, eating or drinking is permitted.
- No strollers or large bags may be carried on floats. However, small bags and personal items may be stowed on floats during the parade.
- Riders with a disability may request an accommodation with at least 48 hours prior to your float reservation. Standard manual wheelchairs can be accommodated. Riders may transfer from other mobility devices into a standard wheelchair that is provided after check-in. For additional details, please contact Guest Services at 407-224-4233.
- For the safety of our riders and performers, no riders are permitted to participate in the parade if they appear intoxicated or are heavily consuming alcohol at the meeting location and time.
- No horseplay or harassment of any other rider(s) and or performer(s) will be tolerated. Any act that could potentially jeopardize the safety of yourself or anyone else will result in immediate dismissal from the parade and possibly the park.
- Please follow any instructions the Attendants of your float may issue, especially concerning all load or unload procedures. Directions are to give you and our viewing guests the best and safest parade experience possible.
- Oxygen tanks are NOT permitted aboard any float.
- Riders who are sensitive to motion are not recommended to ride.
- Riders who do not require mobility assistance must have the ability to stand for the entire duration of the parade, approximately 35 minutes. From beginning to end, the float riding experience can take 2 to 3 hours. On concert days, riders may miss the beginning of the concert.
- Wearing of “The Krewe” costumes is a condition of participation.
- Universal Orlando will try to keep all parties together but on the rare occasion larger groups may need to be split into different floats.
- All reservations are on a first come first served basis.
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In addition, brass bands straight from Bourbon Street in New Orleans perform daily throughout the park. They bring the soulful sounds of New Orleans to Universal Studios Florida. As the beat of the music makes you move your feet, you can grab a bite to eat made by Universal's award-winning chefs. This year's Mardi Gras celebration jad an array of delicious culinary delicacies inspired by various locations around the globe. Guests can go on an international culinary journey with dishes like the Crawfish Boil and melt-in-your-mouth Beignets from New Orleans, Coconut Curry Shrimp Laksa (a sweet and spicy noodle soup) from Southeast Asia, Vegan Samosa with spicy green chutney from India, and Salchipapas (a popular street food made with sausage and potatoes) from Central America.
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This year, Universal did not be offering the Mardi Gras Tasting Lanyard, which was popular during 2020 and 2021. However, universal has said that Tasting Lanyards from 2021 will be honored during this year's event. In addition, this year, a "Mardi Gras Food and Beverage" card will be available for purchase in the park during the event. For example, if you purchase a $65 "Universal Orlando Food and Beverage Card," you receive $75 or $120 for $150. There is no limit on the quantity for purchase. There's good news tho. Premier and Preferred Passholders will their respective discounts with valid Annual Pass on Food and beverage (excluding alcohol) when paying with their Food and Beverage Card at Mardi Gras kiosks and at all Universal Orlando owned and operated restaurants and carts.
Purchase Locations: Mardi Gras food and beverage kiosk locations inside Universal Studios Florida from February 5- April 24, 2022, during regular operating hours Redemption Locations: Guests will be able to redeem their activated Universal Orlando Resort Food and Beverage Card at any food and beverage location in Universal Studios Florida, Universal's Islands of Adventure, Universal's Volcano Bay, and Universal CityWalk. |
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Mardi Gras also made its way to select Universal CityWalk venues during the event's run, including Toothsome Chocolate Emporium and Savory Feast Kitchen, Pat O'Brien's, and Voodoo Doughnut. In addition, Universal Orlando's hotels are also joining the fun with unique menu offerings at each resort. For example, guests can find New Orleans BBQ Shrimp & Dirty Rice at Universal's Endless Summer Resort – Surfside Inn and Suites & Dockside Inn and Suites; Chicken, Andouille & Shrimp Jambalaya at Universal's Aventura Hotel; King Cake Pancakes at Loews Royal Pacific Resort and Shrimp Po'Boys at Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort. Learn more here.
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