Universal Orlando announces 2017 Mardi Gras line up
For the first time ever, Mardi Gras at Universal Orlando will run 50 consecutive nights with more opportunities to see the glittering Mardi Gras parade, hear the sweet sounds of The Big Easy with live bands straight from Bourbon Street and enjoy flavorful Cajun cuisine at The French Quarter Courtyard.
Headliners performing at this year’s event include girl group Fifth Harmony, multi-platinum recording artist Jason Derulo, country singer-songwriter Toby Keith and the legendary Earth, Wind & Fire. Check out the complete line up below:
- February 4: Trace Adkins
- February 11: Ne-Yo
- February 18: Collective Soul
- February 19: X Ambassadors
- February 25: Fifth Harmony
- March 4: Kool & the Gang
- March 5: Olivia Newton-John
- March 11: UB40
- March 12: Toby Keith
- March 18: Jason Derulo
- March 19: Earth, Wind & Fire
- March 25: The All-American Rejects
The family-friendly Mardi Gras parade brings you the sweet sounds of the bayou, dozens of vibrant dancers, stilt performers and floats straight from N’awlins. This year’s parade will feature SIX all-new floats themed to mythical creatures including:
- Manticore’s Majesty
- The Rise of the Garuda
- The Dance of the Dragon
- Phoenix from the Flames
- Garden Sprites
- The Flight of the Pegasus
Mardi Gras festivities are included with Universal Orlando admission.
