Universal Orlando’s Mardi Gras is back! The 2022 Mardi Gras celebration runs from February 5 through April 24 and promises to be louder, spicier, and better than ever, Live concerts, the Mardi Gras parade, special culinary delights, and a special tribute store return to Mardi Gras at Universal Orlando in 2022. And did you know that Florida’s biggest party is included in your admission to Universal Studios Orlando. Here’s a wrap up of what you can experience at Universal Orlando’s Mardis Gras celebration this year.
Universal Studios Mardi Gras 2022 Concert & Live Music Line Up
Fifteen top artists will perform live on select nights during Universal Orlando’s 2022 Mardi Gras event. Music legend Diana Ross, Khalid, Grammy-nominated DJ and producer Marshmello, are just some of the artists who scheduled for live performances on select nights. All concerts will take place at the Music Plaza stage – Universal Studios Orlando’s outdoor venue inspired by the iconic Hollywood Bowl. See the Universal Orlando Mardi Gras 2022 concert line-up below. In addition to the top artist concert line up, brass bands from Bourbon Street will bring the soulful sounds of New Orleans to the heart of Universal Studios.
“Planet Mardi Gras” Parade
Each year, Universal Orlando Mardi Gras combines classic parade floats with a series of themed floats. This year’s parade theme is “Planet Mardi Gras.” Six floats will fuse Mardi Gras flare with cosmic-inspired elements like comets, rockets, and martians and will join Universal’s traditional lineup of New Orleans-inspired floats including the iconic Jester and nearly 50-foot long King Gator. The parade winds through the streets of Universal Studios Florida on select dates (see schedule below), with high-energy music and dozens of performers donning spectacular costumes and guests can catch beads by the handful. Enjoy the sights, sounds and excitement of the parade select nights of Universal Orlando’s Mardi Gras. Consult the Mardi Gras event map in the park for the parade route.
Universal Orlando Mardi Gras Parade Schedule
Spicy Flavors of Mardi Gras
Universal Orlando’s award-winning chefs will spice up this year’s Mardi Gras celebration with an array of delicious culinary delights throughout the Universal Orlando Resort. Take your taste buds on an international culinary journey with dishes like a Crawfish Boil and no Mardi Gras celebration is complete without melt-in-your-mouth Beignets from New Orleans, Guests are also invited to indulge in 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. The best way to experience these flavors and much more is with the specialty “Mardi Gras Food and Beverage” card, which will be available for purchase in park during the event.
Mardi Gras-inspired cuisine will also be featured at select Universal CityWalk venues during the run of the event, including Toothsome Chocolate Emporium and Savory Feast Kitchen, Pat O’Brien’s and Voodoo Doughnut. Universal Orlando’s hotels are also joining the fun with special menu offerings at each resort, including 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.
Take Home a Piece of the Party
The Mardi Gras Tribute Store returns this year. Guests can take home a piece of Florida’s Biggest Party with an all-new themed tribute store, Float Factory Warehouse. The Float Factory Warehouse will feature four themed rooms designed to visually depict the creative process of bringing a parade float to life. As guests browse the latest Mardi Gras gear and themed treats within the retail space, they’ll see everything from pencil sketches and scale models to parade décor and an actual, full-size Mardi Gras float.
Arrive at Universal Mardi Gras 2022 Prepared
When you arrive at Universal Orlando for Mardi Gras 2022, be prepared by first downloading the Universal Orlando app for everything you need to plan your park day so that you maximize your experience. Use the Universal Orlando Resort app to: check wait times, show times, an interactive map, mobile order food and drinks from select restaurants, get in virtual lines available for select attractions, and make contactless payments for quick service and merchandise.
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