<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0ROoQx_0qpasYku00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0ROoQx_0qpasYku00" width="1504" height="1079" ><figcaption>Universal Orlando Resort's 2024 Mardi Gras celebrations begin on Feb. 3. Universal Orlando Resort, Kilby Photo LLC</figcaption></figure><p><a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/music/2023/09/12/oliver-anthony-cancels-cotton-eyed-joe-concert-high-ticket-prices/70830305007/" rel="nofollow"> Concert tickets </a> are expensive these days, but Universal Orlando Resort guests can catch several big names without paying anything extra, as part of the resort’s annual Mardi Gras concert series. </p><p> The Florida resort unveiled 2024’s lineup to USA TODAY first on Thursday. </p><p> This year’s headliners range from DJ Khaled and Luis Fonsi to Queen Latifah and Barenaked Ladies, who’ve performed there previously. </p><nbtemplate data-id="AdPlaceholder" data-content="JTdCJTdE"></nbtemplate><p> In recent years, the concert series has drawn the likes of <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/experience/america/theme-parks/2023/01/17/universal-orlando-mardi-gras-concert-2023-lineup/11066767002/" rel="nofollow"> Maren Morris, Patti LaBelle </a> , <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/experience/america/theme-parks/2022/01/13/universal-orlando-mardi-gras-music-concerts/6515092001/" rel="nofollow"> Diana Ross and Jason Derulo </a> . </p><p> Here’s what fans should know about the 10 live shows and larger <a href="https://www.universalorlando.com/web/en/us/things-to-do/events/mardi-gras" rel="nofollow"> Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval </a> celebration, kicking off next month. </p><h2 class="presto-h2 wp-block-heading"> Who is performing at Mardi Gras 2024 at Universal? </h2><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1bgach_0qpasYku00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1bgach_0qpasYku00" width="683" height="1024" ><figcaption>DJ Khaled performs at Bain de Mer USA Launch With Haute Living on Dec. 8, 2023 in Miami Beach. Romain Maurice, Getty Images for Haute Living</figcaption></figure><nbtemplate data-id="AdPlaceholder" data-content="JTdCJTdE"></nbtemplate><ul><li> Feb. 3: Walker Hayes </li><li> Feb. 10: The All-American Rejects </li><li> Feb. 17: Elle King </li><li> Feb. 18: KC and the Sunshine Band </li><li> Feb. 24: Barenaked Ladies </li><li> March 2: DJ Khaled </li><li> March 9: Ava Max </li><li> March 10: Queen Latifah </li><li> March 16: Luis Fonsi </li><li> March 17: Zedd </li></ul><p> The concerts are held at Universal Studios Florida’s Music Plaza stage, near the Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit roller coaster toward the front of the park. Shows begin at 8:30 p.m. </p><h2 class="presto-h2 wp-block-heading"> What are the dates for Mardi Gras at Universal? </h2><p> Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval runs from Feb. 3 through April 7 at Universal Studios Florida. </p><p> Concerts are only held on select nights, but every day, guests can catch a festive Mardi Gras parade. This year’s parade is themed around elements like earth, wind and fire and includes six elaborate new floats. </p><nbtemplate data-id="AdPlaceholder" data-content="JTdCJTdE"></nbtemplate><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3cHYsd_0qpasYku00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3cHYsd_0qpasYku00" width="1650" height="1265" ><figcaption>Mist rises up around Universal Orlando Resort's iconic globe. Eve Chen</figcaption></figure><h2 class="presto-h2 wp-block-heading"> Is Mardi Gras at Universal a separate ticket? </h2><p> No. The seasonal event is included with the <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/experience/theme-parks/2023/11/07/universal-orlando-florida-ticket-price-increase/71487333007/" rel="nofollow"> price of park admission </a> , which starts at $119 per day for guests age 10 and up. Residents of the U.S., Canada and Latin America can get <a href="https://www.universalorlando.com/web/en/us/tickets-packages/offers/ous-offer" rel="nofollow"> two free additional days </a> with the purchase of a 2-Park, 2-Day ticket. </p><p> Of course, guests who want to try event-exclusive snacks will have to pay for those. More than 60 menu items inspired by Carnaval celebrations around the world will be served up at kiosks through the park. Universal Orlando’s hotels will also offer limited-time Mardi Gras dishes. </p><nbtemplate data-id="AdPlaceholder" data-content="JTdCJTdE"></nbtemplate><p><strong> 5 mistakes I made at Universal Orlando: </strong><a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/experience/america/theme-parks/2022/03/21/universal-orlando-tips-what-to-bring/7075915001/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> How to save more money and time than me </a></p><h2 class="presto-h2 wp-block-heading"> Is Universal Mardi Gras kid friendly? </h2><p> Yes. Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval is a family-friendly event. </p><p><em> This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/experience/theme-parks/2024/01/18/universal-orlando-mardi-gras-concert-lineup/72253351007/" rel="nofollow"> See list of stars performing at Universal Orlando’s 2024 Mardi Gras concerts </a></em></p></div></body>

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Universal Studios Florida is bringing in some big names for this year’s Mardi Gras concert series.