Joe Jonas, T-Pain and Others to Perform at Universal Orlando’s Mardi Gras Celebration

by Lacey Pfalz
Last updated: 2:00 PM ET, Tue January 7, 2025

Universal Orlando Resort will be celebrating its 30th year of Mardi Gras celebrations from February 1 through March 30, with renowned artists like Joe Jonas, T-Pain and Juanes headlining during the two-month long event. 

During select nights, the Music Plaza stage will be offering twelve live performances by GRAMMY-award winning artists after the nightly Mardi Gras parade spectacle.

• February 1 — T-Pain
• February 8 — Joe Jonas
• February 15 — Kool &  The Gang
• February 16 — Juanes
• February 22 — Scotty McCreery
• March 1 — Foster the People
• March 8 — Illenium
• March 15 — All Time Low
• March 16 — Lawrence
• March 21 — Coco Jones
• March 22 — DJ Pauly D
• March 29 — TLC

Universal Studios Florida will offer six new floats in its Mardi Gras parade, a new menu inspired by global Carnaval celebrations and countries like China, Colombia and more. Guests who want to go all-out can enjoy the Mardi Gras Float Ride and Dine Experience, which includes a spot on a float in the parade and a three-course meal at one of eight participating restaurants. 

Access to the parade and the concerts are available to all park-goers with regular admission. Florida residents can now enjoy two days free when they buy a 2-Park, 1-Day Park-to-Park ticket. U.S. and Canada residents can enjoy two days free when they take advantage of the 2 Days, Get 2 Days ticket offer. 

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