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    Universal Orlando Reveals Details and Musical Acts for 2016’s Mardi Gras Event

    January 5, 2016 Events By Brian Glenn
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    IMG_4174The celebration is back as Universal Orlando Resort has announced details for this year’s Mardi Gras event!

    Taking place on select nights starting Feb. 6 through April 16, guests can enjoy a family-friendly version of the famed celebration at Universal Studios Florida – featuring  Cajun cuisine, a nighttime parade and 14 nights of concerts from some of the biggest names in music.

    This year’s lineup features a diverse array of talent with something for everyone to enjoy. Check below for the full line-up:

    2016 MARDI GRAS TALENT LINE-UP
    Mardi Gras Event Dates Headliners New Orleans Bands
    (Music Plaza) (French Quarter)
    February  6 Hunter Hayes Rockin’ Jake
    February  13 Diana Ross Mississippi Rail Company
    February  14 Barenaked Ladies Mississippi Rail Company
    February  20 Nate Ruess Naughty Professor
    February  27 Fall Out Boy Cha Wa
    March  5 Kool & the Gang Beth McKee & the Sliders
    March  12 The Fray Soul Project
    March  13 Adam Lambert Soul Project
    March  19 Shawn Mendes The Big Easy Playboys
    March  20 3 Doors Down The Big Easy Playboys
    March  26 REO Speedwagon Gravy
    April  2 T-Pain Dirty Bourbon River Show
    April  9 Jessie J Daddy Mack Blues Band
    April  16 Yandel Big Al and The Heavyweights

    During Mardi Gras, guests can get a taste of some authentic NOLA cuisine at the French Quarter Courtyard while enjoying performances by bands pulled straight from Bourbon Street.

    This year’s parade features 12 floats, engineered by Blaine Kern Artists—the same company that has been hand-crafting floats for the iconic New Orleans celebration – including four new additions that celebrate different cultures and festivals from around the world – Venetian Carnival, Oktoberfest, 4th of July and Rio de Janeiro Carnival.

    Universal Orlando’s Mardi Gras celebration is included with admission to Universal Studios Florida. For more information on  vacation packages and Mardi Gras, visit www.universalorlando.com/mardigras.

     

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