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Mardi Gras Universal Orlando Resort
"Colorful Cultures Around the World"
Saturdays & Select Nights

February 9 – April 20, 2013

 

Mardi Gras or “Fat Tuesday” is the day before the season of Lent begins. This is the last day of Carnival, the giant and sometimes outrageous party that starts every year on January 6 (also known as King’s Day). The official colors of Carnival are purple, green and gold, these signify justice, faith, and power. 

The festival of Mardi Gras dates back 5,000 years, but it didn’t come to America until 1699 with the French explorer, Iberville, and the first parades officially began in 1838. 

In New Orleans, each parade has a theme that is usually borrowed from history, mythology or Hollywood and a few of the big parades in New Orleans are Bacchus, Orpheus, and Rex. The parades are put on by private social groups, also known as Krewes, and they consist of 10 to 40 floats carrying krewe members that throw trinkets.  These coveted “throws” include beads, doubloons, small toys, and candy.  Local high school marching bands, dance groups, and costumed characters are also a part of the parade. New Orleans Mardi Gras is crazy fun with a wild reputation and people come from all over the world to join the locals for the carnival celebration. 


More information on Mardi Gras at Universal Studios

 

2013 MARDI GRAS TALENT LINE-UP
Mardi Gras Event Dates Headliners (performing in the Music Plaza)
Saturday, February 9 Lifehouse
Saturday, February 16 Steve Miller Band
Sunday, February 17 Boys Like Girls
Saturday, February 23 Trey Songz
Saturday, March 2 Demi Lovato
Saturday, March 9 Montgomery Gentry
Friday, March 15 Sean Kingston
Saturday, March 16 Matchbox Twenty
Friday, March 22 Austin Mahone
Saturday, March 23 Phillip Phillips
Saturday, March 30 Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo
Saturday, April 6 Kool & The Gang
Saturday, April 13 Pitbull
Saturday, April 20 The All-American Rejects

 

 

2013 MARDI GRAS TALENT LINE-UP

ARTISTS DIRECTLY FROM NEW ORLEANS

Mardi Gras Event Dates New Orleans Bands (performing in the French Quarter)
Saturday, February 9 John Lisi & Delta Funk
Saturday, February 16 The Dirty Bourbon River Show
Sunday, February 17 The Dirty Bourbon River Show
Saturday, February 23 Colin Lake
Saturday, March 2 Beth McKee
Saturday, March 9 Gravy
Friday, March 15 Lil’ Brian & The Zydeco Travelers
Saturday, March 16 Lil’ Brian & The Zydeco Travelers
Friday, March 22 The Soul Project NOLA
Saturday, March 23 The Soul Project NOLA
Saturday, March 30 Big Al & The Heavyweights
Saturday, April 6 Mississippi Rail Company
Saturday, April 13 The Rockin’ Jake Band
Saturday, April 20 Daddy Mack Blues Band

 

Stay steps away from the Mardi Gras celebration at Universal Studios! Choose from three spectacular on-site hotels and enjoy a NEW Reserved Mardi Gras Parade Viewing area^ and on-site hotel Mardi Gras Happy Hours^^. Plus on-site hotel guests SKIP THE REGULAR LINES* all day at participating rides and attractions at both Universal Orlando® theme parks - A FREE BENEFIT WORTH AT LEAST $70** PER PERSON, PER DAY!

Mardi Gras is included in admission to Universal Studios.

†Available for purchase. ^Admission required. Limited availability & based on a first come, first served basis. Reserved area in Universal Studios Florida in front of the Macy’s Facade. Must present on-site hotel room key for entry. For more information reference a Mardi Gras Park Map. ^^ Must be 21 or older to consume alcoholic beverages. Photo ID required. Prices do not include tax. Drink specials are only available on Mardi Gras nights. *On-site hotel privileges good for hotel stay as indicated on the room key card. Only good for the number of guests staying in the room. Paid theme park admission required. Some attractions excluded. Express ride access available during normal theme park operating hours only. Not valid for separately ticketed special events. Additional restrictions may apply and benefits are subject to change without notice. Access may be restricted during certain times at certain attractions. **Based on current pricing for the Unlimited Express pass, sold exclusively at the Universal Orlando front gates. Prices subject to change without notice.

Mardi Gras Universal Orlando

 

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