Universal Orlando Resort just announced the concert headliners performing at the 25th annual Mardi Gras celebration – a family-friendly version of the iconic Big Easy bash that features a spectacular nightly parade, authentic Cajun-style cuisine and – on select nights – live concerts by a star-studded lineup of musical artists.
Universal’s Mardi Gras 2020 will run daily from Feb. 1 through April 2. For 16 select nights during the event, guests can enjoy performances by some of the biggest names in music, including world-renowned, chart-topping DJ and producer, Marshmello, the multi-platinum international star behind global smash-hits “Despacito” and “Échame La Culpa,” Luis Fonsi, and best-selling American girl group of all time, TLC, known for mega-hits such as “Waterfalls,” “No Scrubs,” “Creep” and “Unpretty.” For the complete line-up and performance schedule, see below.
And the party doesn’t stop there! Inspired by the all-new Treasures of the Deep theme, the nightly Mardi Gras parade runs throughout the streets of Universal Studios Florida featuring intricately detailed floats, vivacious dancers and stilt performers with extraordinary costumes, and countless beads. This year, the parade will debut six new floats inspired by mystical creatures of the deep, the sunken city of Atlantis and more. All 12 hand-crafted floats are engineered by Kern Studios, the same company that has created floats for the iconic New Orleans celebration since 1947. And, fan-favorite floats, including the Riverboat and King Gator, will return with all-new décor celebrating 25 years of party.
Plus, guests can enjoy authentic Cajun cuisine at The French Quarter Courtyard and performances by bands pulled straight from Bourbon Street. New to this year’s event, guests can enjoy all-new food and beverage offerings at the Carnival Around the Universe tasting tent that will feature dishes inspired by carnivals worldwide with new menu items debuting bi-weekly throughout the event. And returning to this year’s event are fan-favorite add-on experiences, including the Bayou Boil, bringing guests an authentic New Orleans crawfish boil experience, as well as the Mardi Gras Tasting Lanyard which gives guests the chance to try a variety of classic New Orleans dishes throughout their visit – including gumbo, jambalaya, po boys and more.
Save up to $65 on Multi-Day tickets and up to $75 on Florida Resident Passes
All of the excitement of Universal Orlando’s Mardi Gras celebration is included with admission to Universal Studios Florida or with a Seasonal or Annual Pass (blockout dates apply). And just launched, Florida residents can experience this year’s Mardi Gras celebration and the spring season by saving up to $65 on multi-day tickets.
Florida Residents can also save up to $75 on Seasonal and Annual Passes. Becoming a Passholder means an entire year to enjoy some of the world’s most exciting and immersive theme park experiences, including the upcoming live-action stunt show debuting in spring 2020, The Bourne Stuntacular, as well as Despicable Me Minion Mayhem, TRANSFORMERS: The Ride-3D, Revenge of the Mummy, the newest epic addition to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure – and more.
These offers are available for purchase today through April 2. To take advantage of these offers, visit www.UniversalOrlando.com.
For more information on Mardi Gras, visit www.universalorlando.com/mardigras.
2020 MARDI GRAS HEADLINERS LINE-UP | |
Mardi Gras Event Dates | Headliners(performing in the Music Plaza) |
Feb. 1 | The Roots |
Feb. 8 | Karol G |
Feb. 15 | Bell Biv DeVoe |
Feb. 16 | +Live+ |
Feb. 22 | Kool & the Gang |
Feb. 29 | TLC |
March 7 | REO Speedwagon |
March 8 | Dustin Lynch |
March 13 | Luis Fonsi |
March 14 | The All-American Rejects |
March 15 | Diana Ross |
March 20 | Chris Young |
March 21 | Earth, Wind & Fire |
March 22 | Marshmello |
March 28 | Why Don’t We |
March 29 | Gavin DeGraw |
2020 Mardi Gras New Orleans Bands Lineup | |
Mardi Gras Event Dates | New Orleans Bands(Performing in the French Quarter Courtyard) |
Feb. 1 – Feb. 13 | Dirty Bourbon River Show |
Feb. 14 – March 5 | Free Agents Brass Band |
March 6 – March 21 | New Breed Brass Band |
March 22 – April 2 | Naughty Professor Brass Band |
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