Overview
- Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval runs nightly Feb. 7–Apr. 4 at Universal Studios Florida, with concerts on select dates included in park admission.
- The Music Plaza Stage lineup features Kaskade, Portugal. The Man, Ivy Queen, Joey Fatone & AJ McLean, RuPaul (DJ set), Shaggy, Tyler Hubbard, Bebe Rexha, Zedd, Barenaked Ladies and The All-American Rejects.
- The parade returns nightly with 12 hand‑crafted floats, live performers and bead tossing, and the Mardi Gras Tribute Store reopens in the park’s Hollywood section with new theming and merchandise.
- The Float Ride & Dine Experience guarantees a parade float spot plus a three‑course meal at select restaurants, while Annual Passholder float reservations open Jan. 15 after 12 p.m. ET.
- More than 40 internationally inspired food and drink items representing 12 countries will be offered across kiosks and venues, with additional CityWalk entertainment and a three‑months‑free pass offer and other passholder perks available.