Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval




Costumed musicians and guests dancing in a conga line

Play Your Heart Out

Take a break and embrace your playful side at Universal Mardi Gras, February 1 - March 30. It's about time you had some fun. Get ready to play catch with some parade beads before you travel the world with your taste buds with dishes from China, Canada, Colombia, New Orleans and more*. Plus, sing at the top of your lungs at live concerts on select nights. It's time to play!

    Play Your Heart Out

    Take a break and embrace your playful side at Universal Mardi Gras, February 1 - March 30. It's about time you had some fun. Get ready to play catch with some parade beads before you travel the world with your taste buds with dishes from China, Canada, Colombia, New Orleans and more*. Plus, sing at the top of your lungs at live concerts on select nights. It's time to play!

      Costumed musicians and guests dancing in a conga line


      Guests enjoying powdered beignets and pretzel

      See below for more information about the festivities that await at Universal Orlando's Mardi Gras:

      Universal Orlando Resort invites guests to celebrate 30 years of Mardi Gras from February 1 through March 30 during Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval, featuring an all-new menu of mouth-watering international cuisine, a spectacular parade with colorful floats and – on select nights – live concerts by the biggest names in music. And guests can enjoy all the fun as part of regular theme park admission to Universal Studios Florida.

      This year's Mardi Gras will celebrate 30 years of beads, parades, music and food at Universal Studios Florida with six all-new floats inspired by some of the most famous Krewes in New Orleans. The new collection of floats will highlight food, beads and the bayou, and will join Universal's traditional lineup of New Orleans-inspired signature floats – complete with energetic live music, dozens of performers and more.

      Mardi Gras guests can savor in the all-new mouth-watering menu items inspired by international Carnaval cuisine from New Orleans to Puerto Rico and beyond. While venturing through Universal Studios Florida, guests can stop by kiosks full of sweet, savory and spicy dishes from around the globe – including Hot Maple Lacquered Salmon from Canada, Spicy Szechuan Chicken Bites from China, a Colombian Burger and so much more.

      Universal Orlando hotels will offer exclusive Mardi Gras food and beverages this season, including Bourbon Street Beignets at The Kitchen in Hard Rock Hotel, Bayou Shrimp and Grits at Bar 17 in Universal Aventura Hotel, and New Orleans Chicken or Shrimp Po' Boy at Beach Break Cafe in Universal Endless Summer Resort – Surfside Inn and Suites.

       Universal Orlando Resort. 


        Access to Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval is included with admission to Universal Studios Florida.

        *Food available for purchase.

        Event occurs rain or shine. No rain checks, returns or refunds. Prices, times, dates, entertainment, event and/or experience details are subject to changes and/or cancellation without notice. Additional restrictions may apply.

        Universal elements and all related indicia TM & © 2025 Universal Studios. All rights reserved.


          Costumed musicians and guests dancing in a conga line

          Play Your Heart Out

          Take a break and embrace your playful side at Universal Mardi Gras, February 1 - March 30. It's about time you had some fun. Get ready to play catch with some parade beads before you travel the world with your taste buds with dishes from China, Canada, Colombia, New Orleans and more*. Plus, sing at the top of your lungs at live concerts on select nights. It's time to play!

            Play Your Heart Out

            Take a break and embrace your playful side at Universal Mardi Gras, February 1 - March 30. It's about time you had some fun. Get ready to play catch with some parade beads before you travel the world with your taste buds with dishes from China, Canada, Colombia, New Orleans and more*. Plus, sing at the top of your lungs at live concerts on select nights. It's time to play!

              Costumed musicians and guests dancing in a conga line


              Guests enjoying powdered beignets and pretzel

              See below for more information about the festivities that await at Universal Orlando's Mardi Gras:

              Universal Orlando Resort invites guests to celebrate 30 years of Mardi Gras from February 1 through March 30 during Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval, featuring an all-new menu of mouth-watering international cuisine, a spectacular parade with colorful floats and – on select nights – live concerts by the biggest names in music. And guests can enjoy all the fun as part of regular theme park admission to Universal Studios Florida.

              This year's Mardi Gras will celebrate 30 years of beads, parades, music and food at Universal Studios Florida with six all-new floats inspired by some of the most famous Krewes in New Orleans. The new collection of floats will highlight food, beads and the bayou, and will join Universal's traditional lineup of New Orleans-inspired signature floats – complete with energetic live music, dozens of performers and more.

              Mardi Gras guests can savor in the all-new mouth-watering menu items inspired by international Carnaval cuisine from New Orleans to Puerto Rico and beyond. While venturing through Universal Studios Florida, guests can stop by kiosks full of sweet, savory and spicy dishes from around the globe – including Hot Maple Lacquered Salmon from Canada, Spicy Szechuan Chicken Bites from China, a Colombian Burger and so much more.

              Universal Orlando hotels will offer exclusive Mardi Gras food and beverages this season, including Bourbon Street Beignets at The Kitchen in Hard Rock Hotel, Bayou Shrimp and Grits at Bar 17 in Universal Aventura Hotel, and New Orleans Chicken or Shrimp Po' Boy at Beach Break Cafe in Universal Endless Summer Resort – Surfside Inn and Suites.

               Universal Orlando Resort. 


                Access to Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval is included with admission to Universal Studios Florida.

                *Food available for purchase.

                Event occurs rain or shine. No rain checks, returns or refunds. Prices, times, dates, entertainment, event and/or experience details are subject to changes and/or cancellation without notice. Additional restrictions may apply.

                Universal elements and all related indicia TM & © 2025 Universal Studios. All rights reserved.