{"id":55923,"date":"2025-11-21T21:25:07","date_gmt":"2025-11-21T21:25:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/55923\/"},"modified":"2025-11-21T21:25:07","modified_gmt":"2025-11-21T21:25:07","slug":"universal-orlando-announces-mardi-gras-event","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/55923\/","title":{"rendered":"Universal Orlando announces Mardi Gras event"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">ORLANDO, Fla. \u2014 Universal Orlando Resort is set to host Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval from Feb 7 to April 4, 2026, featuring vibrant entertainment, live music, and global cuisine.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">The celebration will include a nightly parade with glittering floats, high-energy street performers, and colorful beads. Guests can also enjoy live performances from some of the biggest names in music on select nights, along with a diverse array of international cuisine inspired by New Orleans\u2019 iconic flavors.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">Guests have the opportunity to enhance their Mardi Gras experience with the Mardi Gras Float Ride and Dine Experience. This offering includes a savory three-course meal and the thrill of tossing beads from a parade float.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">The Mardi Gras Float Ride and Dine Experience is available for purchase now, starting at $94.99 plus tax per person. Universal Orlando Passholders can receive a 15% discount when purchasing online or at the park.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">Guests can enjoy the excitement of Universal Mardi Gras as part of regular admission to Universal Studios Florida or with a valid Universal Orlando Annual or Seasonal Pass. More details about the event, including the concert line-up, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universalorlando.com\/web\/en\/us\/things-to-do\/events\/mardi-gras?__source=rd..prr..eng..cevs..cmg..bj..len..adv..do..exna..pna..poof..cuo..pw..tgm..ofr..fc.AP6MOF-Vanity-01102019\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.universalorlando.com\/web\/en\/us\/things-to-do\/events\/mardi-gras?__source=rd..prr..eng..cevs..cmg..bj..len..adv..do..exna..pna..poof..cuo..pw..tgm..ofr..fc.AP6MOF-Vanity-01102019\">will be revealed soon<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wftv.com\/mobile-apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" title=\"https:\/\/www.wftv.com\/mobile-apps\">Click here<\/a> to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. 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