Mardi Gras at Universal Studios Florida 2012

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Mardi Gras kicks of February 11 and the fun won't stop for three whole months. Mardi Gras is included in your regular park tickets, so be sure you have a two-park ticket, or use your one-parkers for a day at USF if you want in on the action during Mardi Gras events. The Mardi Gras celebration at Universal includes:

• Concerts by big name celebrities
• Performances by musicians straight from the streets of New Orleans
• Cajun cuisine in the French Quarter
• Mardi Gras parade, complete with beads
• KidZone Mardi Pardi, daily

Don't miss your favorite performers at the street party of the year! See the full schedule below and get your tickets now to get in on the action.

Saturday, February 11: The B-52s, Daddy Mack Blues Band

Saturday, February 18: Kelly Clarkson, Lil Malcolm & The House Rockers

Sunday, February 19: Boyz II Men, Lil Malcolm & The House Rockers

Saturday, February 25: Diana Ross, John Lisi & Delta Funk

Saturday, March 3: Goo Goo Dolls, Beth McKee & The Sliders

Saturday, March 10: Big Time Rush, Gravy

Friday, March 16: J. Cole, Lil' Brian & The Zydeco Travelers

Saturday, March 17: Sugar Ray, Lil' Brian & The Zydeco Travelers

Friday, March 23: Hot Chelle Rae, J.J. Caillier & The Zydeco Knockouts

Saturday, March 24: B.o.B., J.J. Caillier & The Zydeco Knockouts

Friday, March 30: Plain White T's, Soul Project

Saturday, March 31: Prince Royce, Soul Project

Saturday, April 7: Cyndi Lauper, Rockin' Jake

Saturday, April 14: KC & The Sunshine Band, Big Al & The Heavyweights

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Mardi Gras Parades will take place on the following days:

February 11, 18, 19 and 25: 7:30p

March 3, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24 and 30: 7:30

March 31: 8:30p

April 7 and 14: 8:30p

Mardi Gras is usually thought of as an adult affair, but kids can get in on the action too at Universal. On parade days, children are welcome to participate in the Little Jester's Parade Viewing Area located in front of Termintor 2: 3-D. Start staking out your spot up to one hour before the parade.

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The KidZone Mardi Pardi will take place daily throughout the Mardi Gras event at:

11:00a, 12:00p, 1:00p, 3:00p, 4:00p and 5:00p

All the action is sure to leave you famished. Be sure you don't miss out on the Cajun cooking fatured in the French Quarter, located near Twister. Menu items may include:

• Shrimp Gumbo
• Jambalaya
• Red Beans and Rice
• Andouille Sausage
• Beignets