Universal’s Mardi Gras 2016
Welcome Party people to Florida’s biggest party of the year — Universal’s Mardi Gras at Orlando!
Yes! Universal Studios Florida hosts the biggest 2016 Mardi Gras celebration outside of New Orleans. Its grand and colossal display of celebration with unparalleled theme park entertainment with elaborate Mardi Gras parade, heaps of colorfully costumed performers, authentic New Orleans bands, millions of beads, delicious Cajun cuisine, and live concerts by well-renowned artists and celebrities.
Mardi Gras Floats 2016
The 2016 parade boasts four new floats that celebrate different cultures and festivals from around the world: Venetian Carnival, Oktoberfest, 4th of July, and Rio de Janeiro Carnival. The floats are ostentatious and people standing over it, throw beads everywhere. Even the performers walking beside the floats and on stilts are handing out beads and throwing them into the crowd. It’s an amazing experience!
Mardi Gras Parade 2016
The Mardi Gras dazzling parade starts at 7:45 PM on selective nights, followed by concert at 8:30 PM. Seeing Mardi Gras Parade itself is a wonderful experience. The performers are dressed in costume depending upon themes and walk on stilts. If you are planning to visit Universal during this time, make sure not to miss the parade.
Do check out this video to take a glimpse of Mardi Gras Parade?
While I was shooting this video, I managed to catch 72 Mardi Gras beads. I felt like an accomplishment after the parade. 😀
Mardi Gras Concerts 2016
On every Saturdays and select nights from February 6th to April 16th’ 2016, Universal’s Orlando is hosting Mardi Gras Concert with some of the amazing artists from the musical world. I attended the concert of Diana Ross on February 13th and it was amazing!
Now am waiting for March 19th when one of my favorite singer Shawn Mendes will perform. I wish that I could find place near the stage. I saw Shawn Mendes live performance during Taylor Swift’s 1989 World Tour Concert at Tampa, Florida. It was breathtaking when he sung ‘Stitches’ with only acoustic guitar in his hand.
Mardi Gras Characters
Many Mardi Gras “characters” walk the streets near the Universal Music Plaza and French Quarter Courtyard handing out beads and posing for photos. They are very friendly and polite. Don’t forget to get yourself clicked with them!
It’s festivity all around. Along with the authentic food, music and concert, you’ll enjoy a rocking parade with floats and experience New Orleans Mardi Gras in Florida. Are you ready to experience the biggest party of Florida?
Do share your experience if you have been to Mardi Gras or attended any similar festival in the comments below.
Happy Mardi Gras!
Ana
204 Park
March 10, 2016This looks like so much fun!! Great photos 🙂
View CommentAna
March 10, 2016Thank You! 🙂
View CommentShann Eva
March 10, 2016How fun! It looks like quite the party. I’ve been to New Orleans a few times, but never during Mardi Gras. Although, it’s a party there all the time too. I’ll have to check this out some day.
View CommentAna
March 10, 2016Wow Shann, Thanks for sharing about New Orleans memory. Its in my bucket list too. 🙂
View CommentKiwi
March 10, 2016One day I need to go to the Universal Studio version of Mardi Gras. I almost made it once…but I think it would be super fun!
View CommentAna
March 10, 2016Yes Kiwi, it’s amazing! Thanks for visiting us. 🙂
View CommentTop5life
March 10, 2016Universal’s Mardi Gras at Orlando looks so much fun and exciting. Hope to be a part of it someday.
View CommentAna
March 10, 2016Yes! its an amazing experience. Thanks for stopping by! 🙂
View CommentCynthia @craftoflaughter
March 9, 2016I didnt realize Universal had Mardi Gras. I am certainly going to add it to my list of things to do!
View CommentAna
March 9, 2016Hey Hi Cynthia,
View CommentThanks for stopping by and am so glad that you liked this post!
RaNesha
March 9, 2016OMG I wish I knew about this I love NOLA and anything Mardi Gras related
View CommentAna
March 9, 2016Thanks RaNesha for stopping by and am so glad that you liked this post.
View CommentSandy Mangis
March 9, 2016Looks exciting, have never been, will have to put it on my to-do list.
View CommentAna
March 9, 2016Hey Hi Sandy,
Thanks for stopping by and am so glad that you liked this post. Mardi Gras is an amazing experience!
View CommentDana
March 9, 2016Hey Ana,
Wow – I see Kool and the Gand, 3 Doors Down and REO Speedwagon in the lineup. I’d see any of them.
View CommentLooks like you had a blast!
I haven’t been to Universal in about 20 years. I’ll have to get back there someday soon.
Ana
March 9, 2016Hey Hi Dana,
Wow, so many events in the lineup, am sure you will have a gala time out there! 🙂
View CommentJackie Schnedler
March 9, 2016I have never been to Mardi Gras. That looked like a lot of fun and a little more family friendly. Thank you for sharing.
View CommentAna
March 9, 2016Hi Jackie, I am so glad that you liked this post. XO
View CommentJoan M Harrington
March 9, 2016Hi Ana!
View CommentSure looks like you had a blast girl! I would love to have been there too 🙂 Love the great pics as well 🙂 I will definately have to make it a point to be there for that awesome Mardi Gras next year! Great share!!
Ana
March 9, 2016Hey Hi Joan,
I am so glad that you liked this post and pictures. And yes, you must plan Mardi Gras for next year! 🙂
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