The Streets of Universal Studios Come Alive for Mardi Gras 2011
Let the good times roll at Mardi Gras 2011! Universal Studios Florida boasts the largest Mardi Gras celebration outside of New Orleans – complete with a live concert series that features a diversity of musical stars, colorful parades full of floats (plenty of beads will also be thrown around!), elaborately costumed characters and delectable “Big Easy” cuisine such as jambalaya and shrimp gumbo. Mardi Gras 2011 at Universal Studios will begin on Saturday, February 12, 2011, and run through Saturday, April 23, 2011.
The centerpiece of Mardi Gras 2011 will be the parade featuring more than a dozen colorful floats that wind around the "French Quarter Courtyard" - a replica of New Orleans' legendary French Quarter - the heart of Mardi Gras. The Mardi Gras 2011 celebration would not be complete without the taste of traditional Cajun and Creole cuisine such as jambalaya, gumbo and beignets, which are sure to tempt the palate of Mardi Gras revelers. Along with delicious New Orleans-style cuisine, guests can enjoy flavorful drinks made famous in New Orleans.
Mardi Gras is included in park admission to Universal Studios Florida. So mark your calendar for Mardi Gras 2011 at Universal Studios, which provides a wonderful addition to the dynamic rides and shows at Universal Studios Florida such as the Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit roller coaster, The Simpsons Ride, Shrek 4-D and Revenge of the Mummy - The Ride. Both locals and visitors alike will enjoy the nationally recognized musical acts that headline the Mardi Gras events.
MARDI GRAS AT UNIVERSAL STUDIOS 2011 CONCERT SCHEDULE
FEBRUARY
Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons - Saturday, February 12, 2011 The B-52s - Saturday, February 19, 2011 KC & The Sunshine Band - Sunday, February 20, 2011 Pitbull - Saturday, February 26, 2011
MARCH
Lynyrd Skynyrd - Saturday, March 5, 2011 Foreigner - Saturday, March 12, 2011 Neon Trees - Friday, March 18, 2011 Thirty Seconds to Mars - Saturday, March 19, 2011 OneRepublic - Friday, March 25, 2011 Blake Shelton - Saturday, March 26, 2011
APRIL
Sean Kingston - Friday, April 1, 2011 Ne-Yo - Saturday, April 2, 2011 Lifehouse - Saturday, April 9, 2011 The Beach Boys - Saturday, April 16, 2011
<to be announced> - Saturday, April 23, 2011
Concert Times:
February 12 - April 9, 2011 - 8:30 PM
April 16 & 23, 2011 - 9:30 PM
Note: Times, dates and entertainment are subject to change without notice.
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