Theme_Park_Insider
01-16-2009, 10:50 AM
By Domenik Jost: [Editor's note: Domenik submitted this story, and I'm hijacking it for a vote of the week. Keep reading - Robert]
It's that time of year again to scream the loudest you can to get as many beads as humanly possible at Universal Orlando's Mardi Gras celebration.
Beginning on February 7, the celebration kicks off with it's traditional parade through the streets of Universal Studios Florida (http://www.themeparkinsider.com/reviews/universal_studios_florida/).
This year's theme is for the parade is "The Wonderful World of Literature" and includes Western (Wild West), Mythology (Greek/Roman), Horror (Gargoyle), Fantasy (Lord of the Rings), Children's (Toy Trains, Nursery Rhymes), and Adventure (Pirates) floats followed by the traditional Mardi Gras floats.
Parade Times:
February 7 - March 28 at 8:00 p.m.
April 4, 11 & 18 9:00 p.m.
This year's Mardi Gras concert line up looks to be one of Universal Orlando's most promising yet:
February 7 - KC & The Sunshine Band
February 14 - Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons
February 15 - Village People
February 21 - Ne-Yo
February 28 - Pat Benatar featuring Neil Giraldo on guitar
March 7 - Barenaked Ladies
March 14 - Montgomery Gentry
March 21 - Collective Soul
March 27 - Boys Like Girls
March 28 - Kelly Clarkson
April 4 - MC Hammer
April 11 - Trace Adkins
April 18 - Nelly
So here is our vote of the week. Gush, or complain, in the comments.
poll by twiigs.com (http://www.twiigs.com/)
More... (http://www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/200901/1029/)
It's that time of year again to scream the loudest you can to get as many beads as humanly possible at Universal Orlando's Mardi Gras celebration.
Beginning on February 7, the celebration kicks off with it's traditional parade through the streets of Universal Studios Florida (http://www.themeparkinsider.com/reviews/universal_studios_florida/).
This year's theme is for the parade is "The Wonderful World of Literature" and includes Western (Wild West), Mythology (Greek/Roman), Horror (Gargoyle), Fantasy (Lord of the Rings), Children's (Toy Trains, Nursery Rhymes), and Adventure (Pirates) floats followed by the traditional Mardi Gras floats.
Parade Times:
February 7 - March 28 at 8:00 p.m.
April 4, 11 & 18 9:00 p.m.
This year's Mardi Gras concert line up looks to be one of Universal Orlando's most promising yet:
February 7 - KC & The Sunshine Band
February 14 - Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons
February 15 - Village People
February 21 - Ne-Yo
February 28 - Pat Benatar featuring Neil Giraldo on guitar
March 7 - Barenaked Ladies
March 14 - Montgomery Gentry
March 21 - Collective Soul
March 27 - Boys Like Girls
March 28 - Kelly Clarkson
April 4 - MC Hammer
April 11 - Trace Adkins
April 18 - Nelly
So here is our vote of the week. Gush, or complain, in the comments.
poll by twiigs.com (http://www.twiigs.com/)
More... (http://www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/200901/1029/)