Universal Orlando Mardi Gras 2026 | Parade, Concerts, Food, Beads & More

A family dances along with costumed performers while enjoying Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnival.

Select Dates in Spring
Take a break and embrace your playful side at Mardi Gras. Catch beads, sing out at live concerts* and taste the world**.

*Select nights. **Food available for purchase.

Guests throw beads from atop a parade float at Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval while a performer dressed like a queen shouts to the crowd.

Enjoy fantastic floats including some inspired by New Orleans Mardi Gras traditions, featuring masks, beads, food and more.

Three friends facing the stage as they watch a performance during Universal Mardi Gras.

End the day on a high note with live performances on select nights at the Music Plaza Stage.

A family wearing colorful Mardi Gras beads and enjoying food during Universal Mardi Gras.

Food and merch available for purchase. Must be 21 or older with valid photo ID to purchase and consume alcoholic beverages.

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Universal Studios Florida

Included with your Theme Park Ticket or Annual Pass (blockout dates apply)
Select Dates in Springs

It’s about time you had some Mardi Gras fun. Grab beads, sing along to live concerts*, eat your way across the globe**, and make the most of all the festivities with a stay at one of our Universal Orlando hotels.

*Select nights. **Food available for purchase.

Catch the fun with beats and beads when you secure your spot in the parade with the Mardi Gras Float Ride and Dine Experience. Or explore other packages including hotel and ticket offers that'll make your visit even more exhilarating.

Guests throw beads to the crowd from atop a parade float at Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnival.

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Take your celebration up a notch with our Mardi Gras Float Ride and Dine Experience†, an unforgettable night of food and bead tossing fun.  Separate, same day theme park admission required.^ Float spots are limited. Purchase must be made 24 hours prior to event date. Restrictions apply.

^{^}Pricing varies by date, subject to availability. Age and height restrictions apply. Separate theme park admission required for same date of experience.

A group of guests on the side of the street cheer on the parade floats as they pass by at Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnival.

Celebrate Mardi Gras^† at Universal Orlando. Catch beads, sing out at live concerts* and taste the world**. Maximize the fun with a stay at one of our spectacular hotels where during Mardi Gras you can enjoy:

A stilt walker waves her arms in cheer as the audience watches the Mardi Gras parade go past.

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From the perfect break from the hustle and bustle of winter and summer to Universal Mardi Gras, discover all the reasons why spring is the perfect time to visit Universal Orlando Resort.

A look at a float being decorated for the Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval at Universal Orlando Resort.

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Each year, before the Mardi Gras confetti flies, the Universal Orlando Art and Design Team dives into crafting the next parade extravaganza, turning blank-float skeletons into vibrant moving masterpieces for the Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval.

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