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Mardi Gras at Universal Studios 2008

Mardi Gras is back at Universal Studios in Orlando.  Lavish floats, stilt walkers, street performers and live concerts are part of this year celebration.

On Saturday nights, beginning February 2 through April 19, 2008, Universal Studios will be transformed into the "Big Easy" for the biggest celebration in Orlando, Florida. 

Topping the list of fabulous hit-makers are country star Gretchen Wilson, rockers Third Eye Blind and Heart; rap impresario L.L. Cool J and old-school crooners Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, Smokey Robinson and Kool & The Gang.
 

Come and enjoy the authentic parade floats, hundreds of costumed characters, tons of beads, Cajun cuisine, and live performances by top-name talent. In addition, musicians direct from New Orleans will be showcasing their hottest music including Brian Lee and The Blues Power Band, Billy Luso and the Restless Natives and Big Sam’s Funky Nation.

After the parade, guests will be entertained by some of today’s hottest internationally-known musicians during the Mardi Gras Concert Series.

Universal Studios Mardi Gras 2008 Concert Series:

• February
  February 2 – Bret Michaels of Poison
  February 9 – Go-Go’s
  February 16 – Sara Evans
  Febrary 23 – Third Eye Blind
   
• March
  March 1 – Gretchen Wilson
  March 8 – Smokey Robinson
  March 15 – Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons
  March 22 – Kool & The Gang
  March 29 – Heart
   
• April
  April 5 – TBA
  April 12 – LL Cool J
  April 19– TBA

Join this year Mardi Gras celebration with plenty of music, food and fun for the entire family.

The Mardi Gras ticket, valid after 5 pm, is available again this year only at Universal Studios and is applicable any one Saturday night from February 2 through April 19 and can be purchased for $46.95 plus tax. Florida and Georgia residents can also save $10 off a Mardi Gras valid after 5pm ticket with a cup from participating Wendy’s locations.

Florida residents can also save $30 off a 2-Park Annual Power Pass (regularly-priced $129.95 plus tax). The Power Pass offers admission to both Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure for one year with minimal blackout dates and includes admission to Mardi Gras.

The party continues at Universal CityWalk, the official after-party for Mardi Gras. Universal CityWalk will give guests the option to continue dining and dancing until 2:00am. For an additional $15, guests can purchase a VIP upgrade ticket to the official Mardi Gras after-party which includes complimentary appetizers, drink specials and souvenir beads.

Money-saving Universal Orlando Packages are available for only $249.00 including hotel accommodations, admission to both Universal Orlando theme parks including the Mardi Gras celebration.

Enjoy Mardi Gras 2008 - An event out of the ordinary!

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