WHY IT RATES: Florida's Biggest Party will feature star-studded performances over the course of 13 separate nights-Patrick Clarke, TravelPulse Senior Writer
Universal Orlando Resort announced the headlining acts of its 2018 Mardi Gras celebration-the most authentic Mardi Gras event outside New Orleans, complete with Cajun-style cuisine, dazzling costumed performers and a stunning parade with countless beads.
From February 3 through April 7, Universal Orlando's Mardi Gras 2018 will offer more opportunities than ever before for your clients to experience Florida's Biggest Party.
On 13 select nights, fans can sing along to popular hits as some of the biggest names in music take the stage, including GRAMMY Award-winning rapper, Macklemore, international superstar and recording artist, Sean Paul, and award-winning, multiplatinum chart-toppers, Fifth Harmony. See below for the complete lineup.
The musical stars won't be the only ones on display as a constellation-themed Mardi Gras parade will keep the good times rolling every night throughout the streets of Universal Studios Florida with breathtakingly detailed floats, festive krewes of colorful dancers and stilt performers, and countless beads.
Six new celestial floats-including Taurus, Virgo and Serpentarius-complete a lineup of 12 intricately hand-crafted floats engineered by Kern Studios, designer of the original New Orleans Mardi Gras floats for more than 50 years.
Guests will also enjoy mouthwatering shrimp po'boys, jambalaya, beignets and more at the French Quarter Courtyard while listening to authentic sounds of New Orleans straight from Bourbon Street.
The excitement of Universal Orlando's Mardi Gras celebration is included with admission to Universal Studios Florida. For more information on Mardi Gras, visit UniversalTravelAgents.com.
Travel Agents can also join the Universal Orlando Travel Professionals Facebook group to receive the latest news, updates and more.
2018 Mardi Gras Headliners Lineup |
Mardi Gras Event Dates | Headliners (Performing in the Music Plaza) |
Feb. 3 | Sean Paul |
Feb. 10 | The Beach Boys |
Feb. 17 | Kelsea Ballerini |
Feb. 18 | Andy Grammer |
Feb. 24 | Macklemore |
March 3 | 311 |
March 4 | Phillip Phillips |
March 10 | To be announced |
March 11 | Fitz and the Tantrums |
March 17 | Foreigner |
March 18 | Fifth Harmony |
March 24 | To be announced |
March 25 | BUSH |
2018 Mardi Gras New Orleans Bands Lineup |
Mardi Gras Event Dates | New Orleans Bands (Performing in the French Quarter Courtyard) |
Feb. 3 - Feb. 20 | Free Agents Brass Band |
Feb. 21 - March 6 | Naughty Professor Brass Band |
March 7 - March 20 | New Breed Brass Band |
March 21 - March 31 | Young Pinstripe Brass Band |
April 1 - April 7 | Dirty Bourbon River Show |
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