Overview
- Universal Mardi Gras runs Feb. 7 through April 4, 2026, at Universal Studios Florida with concerts, food booths, and the nightly parade.
- Guests can secure parade participation either via free Annual Passholder reservations or by purchasing the Float Ride and Dine Experience, which is already on sale.
- The paid package includes a three-course pre-parade meal at select restaurants, including The Cowfish, NBC Sports Grill & Brew, Lombard’s Seafood Grille, Confisco Grille, and Antojitos.
- Each passholder booking can include the reserving member plus up to eight additional passholder friends for select parade nights.
- Float participants are assigned a specific float, fitted with a matching costume, and given bead‑throwing instruction, with limited spots expected to fill quickly.