Mardi Gras 2011
Beads, Bands and Good Times!
Every Saturday & Select Nights • Feb 12 thru Apr 23
Be part of the excitement at Universal Studios® Mardi Gras. Bring the whole family and come party in the streets as the sounds of The Big Easy fill the air of Universal Orlando® Resort. Catch live concerts by some of the biggest names in music on the Universal Music Plaza stage.
This year's incredible concert line-up features (Saturday nights unless otherwise indicated): Frankie Valli, The B-52s, KC & the Sunshine Band, Pitbull, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Foreigner, Neon Trees, The Roots, OneRepublic, Blake Shelton, Sean Kingston, Ne-Yo, Lifehouse, The Beach Boys, and Thirty Seconds to Mars.
Join in the celebration as our most spectacular parade ever winds its way through the park with colorful street performers, dazzling floats, glittering costumes, and beads by the handful. Stroll through our French Quarter Courtyard and enjoy live music from bands direct from New Orleans, plus savor authentic Cajun food* like Spicy Jambalaya, Grilled Andouille Sausage, Shrimp Gumbo and more!
And, each night when Mardi Gras ends, there's more live music, food and excitement waiting for you at Universal CityWalk®, the official Mardi Gras After-Party.
The festivities are all included with your Universal Orlando Annual Pass or Universal Studios® admission! Come experience the biggest party this side of the bayou, featuring Orlando's most sensational concert series. It's Beads, Bands and Good Times for everyone - Mardi Gras at Universal Studios.
*Available for purchase.

2011 Mardi Gras Rates
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Enjoy our best available rates surrounding the premiere event of the season! Stay at The Westin Imagine Orlando and take advantage of our Mardi Gras rates! |

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MARDI GRAS TALENT LINEUP |
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Mardi Gras |
Headliners |
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Saturday, February 12 |
Frankie Valli |
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Saturday, February 19 |
The B-52s |
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Sunday, February 20 |
KC & the Sunshine Band |
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Saturday, February 26 |
Pitbull |
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Saturday, March 5 |
Lynyrd Skynyrd |
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Saturday, March 12 |
Foreigner |
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Friday, March 18 |
Neon Trees |
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Saturday, March 19 |
The Roots |
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Saturday, March 25 |
OneRepublic |
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Saturday, March 26 |
Blake Shelton |
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Friday, April 1 |
Sean Kingston |
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Saturday, April 2 |
Ne-Yo |
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Saturday, April 9 |
Lifehouse |
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Saturday, April 16 |
The Beach Boys |
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Saturday, April 23 |
Thirty Seconds to Mars |
Times, dates, and entertainment are subject to change or cancellation without notice. Universal elements and all related indicia TM & © 2011 Universal Studios. All rights reserved.

