Celebrate Mardi Gras with the loudest, wildest, spiciest blowout east of the Bayou. Visit Universal Studios Orlando now through April 24, 2022 to enjoy unforgettable food, parades, concerts, and more! Begin your celebration in the Mardi Gras Tribute store located near The Revenge of the Mummy for purchasing your masks, beads, t-shirts, and tasty Mardi Gras-themed treats.
Where and When to See It
Enjoy the sights, sounds, and excitement of the parade select nights of Universal Orlando’s Mardi Gras. Consult the Mardi Gras event map in Universal Studios for the parade route. If you are interested in riding in the parade, check the app for the virtual line pass. Passes are released around 12 pm each day and are available until they run out or one hour before parade start time, whichever comes first. Once available, tap Reserve Virtual Line and select the number of guests in your party.
The parade starts at 5:15 pm on the following dates:
Feb 25
The parade starts at 6:15 pm on the following dates:
Feb 6-11, 14-17, 22-24, 28
Mar. 1
The parade starts at 7:15 pm on the following dates:
Feb 8, 13, 18, 27
Mar. 2-4, 7-11
The parade starts at 7:30 pm on the following dates:
Feb 21
Mar. 14-17, 21-24, 28-31
Apr. 3-7, 9-24
The parade starts at 7:45 pm on the following dates:
Feb 5, 12, 19, 20, 26
Mar. 5, 6, 12, 13, 18-20, 25-27
Concerts are available on select weekends through March and begin at 8:30 pm. You can find the following artists performing near Hollywood Rip Rockit on the Music Plaza Stage in Universal Studios.
12 – Diana Ross
19- Barenaked Ladies
20 – Styx
26 – Jon Pardi
March
5 – LL COOL J feat. DJ Z-Trip
6 – Marshmello
12 – Lee Brice
13 – Becky G
18 – Khalid
19 – Seal
20 – Gavin DeGraw
25 – The Revivalists
26 – Jimmie Allen
27 – Jason Derulo
There are so many amazing food and drink options for food to enjoy during Mardi Gras this year, including a few plant-based options! Enjoy some sweet savings to be able to enjoy some of the treats with Universal Orlando’s Food & Beverage Card. You can get $75 worth of food and drinks for just $65 or $150 in food and drinks for $120. It’s valid at numerous dining locations throughout the Resort. Purchase your card for a limited time at Mardi Gras food kiosks and select dining locations at Universal Studios Florida. Make sure to visit the Universal Orlando Resorts and CityWalk to continue the Mardi Gras celebration with specialty food and drinks!
Kelly VanEerden
