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Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavours of Carnaval

Selected 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**.

*Selected nights. **Food available for purchase.

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

Floats Straight From the Bayou

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

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Sing Your Heart Out

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

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Global Eats. No Passport Required.

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

EVENT

Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavours of Carnaval

Location

Universal Studios Florida

Hours

All Park Hours

Admission
Included with your Theme Park Ticket or Annual Pass (blockout dates apply)
Event Dates
Selected Dates in Spring
Policies and Restrictions
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Play Your Heart Out

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.

*Selected nights. **Food available for purchase.

Parade
Fantastic Floats on Parade
Catch spectacular floats, including colourful ones inspired by New Orleans Mardi Gras traditions like masks, beads, food, music.
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Concerts
Sing Your Heart Out
Catch an incredible lineup of superstar performances on selected nights, featuring pop, rock, country, R&B and more.
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Food & Drink
Dig Into Global Eats on the Streets
Savour sweet, savoury and spicy dishes from around the globe
Merch
Bring the Party Home
Let the great times roll with exclusive Mardi Gras merch, including themed clothing, accessories, pins, drinkware and more.

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Play at Mardi Gras and Stay at a Universal Hotel

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

Early Park Admission¹

Get a head start to your day as you breeze into one of our theme parks up to an hour early (valid theme park admission required; selected attractions)

Special Mardi Gras Menu Items

Sample international cuisine from every corner of the globe (available for purchase)³

Complimentary Transportation

Hop aboard one of our complimentary shuttle buses or water taxis² from select hotels and get to the fun fast.

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