ORLANDO, Fla. — Patti LaBelle, Goo Goo Dolls and Sean Paul are among the performers who will take the stage during Universal’s Mardi Gras celebration, which begins Feb. 4 at Universal Studios Florida.


What You Need To Know

  • Universal's Mardi Gras run Feb. 4 through April 16

  • The concert lineup includes Patti LaBelle, Goo Goo Dolls, and Sean Paul

  • The event will also feature a parade, themed food, and a Mardi Graa Tribute Store

This year’s event, which runs through  April 16, will include eight live performances. Other acts on the lineup include Maren Morris, WILLOW, and 3 Doors Down.

The concerts, which will take place select nights through March 5, are included with park admission. The complete lineup is below:

  • Feb. 4 - Patti LaBelle
  • Feb. 10 - JVKE
  • Feb. 11 - Goo Goo Dolls
  • Feb. 18 - Maren Morris
  • Feb. 19 - WILLOW
  • Feb. 25 - 3 Doors Down
  • March 4 - Sean Paul
  • March 5 - Lauren Daigle

In addition to the lineup, Universal released other details about its Mardi Gras celebration. The theme for this year’s parade will be “Mythical Realms of Mardi Gras,” with six new floats inspired by fantastical creature such as dragons and unicorns. The traditional New Orleans-inspired floats as well as bead-throwing performers will also be part of the parade.

Mardi Gras will also feature more than 50 food and beverage items served at booths around the park. The menu, which is inspired by Carnaval celebrations from around the world, will include beignets, shrimp ceviche tostada and a crawfish bowl. And for the first time this year, select Mardi Gras food items will be available at Islands of Adventure and Volcano Bay.

The seasonal Tribute Store, which will be located in the Hollywood section of the park, also returns with a Mardi Gras theme.

“This year’s Mardi Gras Tribute Store invites guests to an international jazz celebration that leads to the traditional alleyways of New Orleans and ultimately into a speakeasy where the Mardi Gras celebration continues,” Universal described in a news release.

The store will also feature Mardi Gras merchandise such as apparel and collectibles.

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