I’m a big fan of Mardi Gras at Universal Studios Florida! I love that this massive event is actually free with your admission to the park. There’s so many fun in-park entertainers and stilt walkers, huge free concerts every week, delicious New Orleans food, specialty drinks, and of course, an incredible parade (and beads!)
Universal’s Mardi Gras is happening right now, February 4th to March 25th. For the first time ever, this massive party is running for 50 consecutive nights! (Yes, the parade is every night of the event this time!) This year’s parade features SIX all-new floats, all themed to mythical creatures including: Manticore’s Majesty, The Rise of the Garuda, The Dance of the Dragon, Phoenix from the Flames, Garden Sprites, and The Flight of the Pegasus.
Check out my video of this year’s event (and lots of photos below as well,) to see some of food, event merchandise, entertainers, plus the entire parade! If you’re looking for the concert lineup, see our previous post here.
Photo Coverage
Welcome to Mardi Gras!
2017 Mardi Gras Merchandise
Street side decor in front of the Universal Studios Store
Some of the merchandise at a Mardi Gras cart
2017 shot glass design
2017 Mardi Gras shirt design
Masquerade masks
2017 Mardi Gras lanyards
Beer beads and beaded neckties
BEADS!
French Quarter Courtyard
Welcome to French Quarter Courtyard, home of New Orleans food, street entertainers, and live music
Stilt walker entertainers
Phoenix themed entertainers
Courtyard entrance facing The Mummy
Nawlins Style Food & Spirits
King and Queen photo spot
Checking out some of the food offerings!
Cajun Sampler Platter
My favorite food item every year is the Twisted Tater!
Andouille Sausage, Red Beans and Rice, and Cajun Shrimp
For dessert there’s Funnel Puffs and Beignets
And of course it wouldn’t be Mardi Gras without some drinks
The specialty drinks for 2017
Live music in the courtyard by the Young Pinstripe Brass Band
Checking Out the 2017 Parade
Be sure to watch the video to see the full parade, featuring all of the new floats!
New float: Phoenix from the Flames. I’m all for a float with fire!
New float: The Flight of the Pegasus, featuring constant fog effects
You know the parade is ending when you get to the giant alligator!
That’s all for our coverage of the 2017 Mardi Gras at Universal Studios Florida! I know I’ll be stopping by a few more times before the event ends March 25th to try some more of the delicious New Orleans style foods and catch the parade again!
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