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Chicken, Andouille and Shrimp Jambalaya Back by popular demand, Universal Studios Florida is once again celebrating its popular annual event, Mardi Gras 2022!  The event features spectacular parades with detailed themed floats, beads, concerts, and themed merchandise. The event is also bringing back the popular addition to the 2021 celebration—the food!  Food booths showcasing Universal’s take on New Orleans cuisine and beverages as well as unique international options will be dotted throughout Universal Studios during this event which takes place on February 5 through April 24, 2022.   These internationsal booths will sweet and savory options and a few fun adult beverages!   Seafood Boil There are always returning New Orleans style favorites food options such as Beignets (powdered sugar French donuts) and the seafood boil featuring crawfish, shrimp, as well as potatoes and smoked sausage.  Food options from international booths will include Coconu...

     Universal is sparing no expense to make 2022 the best Mardi Gras Celebration to date with more headlining concert stars!    The 2022 event happens February 5 through April 24, 2022.  This year's line up includes none other than music legends, Diana Ross and Styx!        Other global superstars scheduled are Khalid, Marshmello, Styx Barenaked Ladies Barenaked Ladies,  Gavin DeGraw, LL Cool J Gavin DeGraw and and more! top artists will perform live All concerts will take place at the Music Plaza stage at 8:30 pm. set against the backdrop of the Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit roller coaster. See below for the complete concert line-up. As if these headliners were not enough, brass walking bands straight from New Orleans will perform daily throughout the park Universal Studios. LL COOL J     Listed below is the line up of artists and dates for Universal Studios Florida's Mardi Gras Concert Series. Mardi Gras Concert Lineup an...

       Mardi Gras is an annual event at Universal Studios Florida which is a colorful spectacle that the whole family will enjoy.    As this event gets bigger and better, it is quickly becoming one of the most anticipated events throughout the year.    The good news is, this event is included with a regular park admission ticket-no separate ticket require!    The 2022 event happens February 5 through April 24, 2022.          Last year’s event was altered due to the pandemic with the omission of the centerpiece of the entertainment—the parades. In 2022, not only are the brilliantly lit parades and beads are back, but also loads of family friendly entertainment, food and merchandise!        On select days in 2022, Universal’s spectacular Mardi Gras parades are back for exciting entertainment for the whole family.  The theme of the 2022 parade is “Planet Mardi Gras” and will include six...