Can’t make it to New Orleans this year to celebrate Mardi Gras? Thinking of heating up a box of Red Beans and Rice or Jambalaya to celebrate? Well, put that box of beans away and consider heading to sunny (and warm) Universal Studios Orlando. From February 11th through April 14th, Universal Studios Orlando is turning into Mardi Gras central. There’ll be parades, floats, costumes, beads, concerts, and some good ol’ Cajun cooking.
The best part about Universal’s Mardi Gras celebration – it’s included with your regular theme park admission ticket. Now, you will have to pay extra for the food, but everything else is included. And it’s the perfect time to visit. Crowds are generally smaller. The weather is just about perfect with highs in the ‘70’s and plenty of sunshine.
This Mardi Gras Celebration takes place inside the Universal Studios Orlando Theme Park. You’ll have a great time riding with E.T., singing with The Blues Brothers, and screaming at the top of your lungs on the Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit. Plus, you get:
•Concerts: On Saturdays, top name performers will take to the stage and perform their biggest hits. Acts like The B-52s, Kelly Clarkson, Diana Ross, Goo Goo Dolls, and Cyndi Lauper are scheduled to perform. Concerts usually last between 30 and 45 minutes.
•The French Quarter Courtyard: Immerse yourself in all things Cajun. Jazz and blues bands direct from New Orleans perform nightly. And they’ll be Red Beans and Rice, Shrimp Gumbo, powdery Beignets, Jambalaya, and Andouille Sausage to sample.
•The Parade: Floats, street performers, stilt walkers, and beads wind their way through the park at dusk (on select nights). The Riverboat Float is simply gorgeous, but the Deep Blue Sea, Polar Regions, and Coral Reef floats will get plenty of oohs and aahs from the crowd too.
For more information about this year’s big Mardi Gras celebration, visit Universal Studios official website: www.universalorlando.com/Events/Mardi-Gras/Overview.aspx
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