DJ Khaled, Queen Latifah and KC and the Sunshine Band are among the musical headliners at Universal Orlando Resort's Mardi Gras celebration this year.
Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval will take place throughout the resort from Feb. 3 to April 7. Musical acts perform on select nights throughout the celebration:
• Feb. 3: Walker Hayes
• Feb. 10: The All-American Rejects
• Feb. 17: Elle King
• Feb. 18: KC and the Sunshine Band
• Feb. 24: Barenaked Ladies
• March 2: DJ Khaled
• March 9: Ava Max
• March 10: Queen Latifah
• March 16: Luis Fonsi
• March 17: Zedd
Mardi Gras includes a parade, which this year will have six new themed floats inspired by the elements. Floats based on earth, wind, fire, water, the sun and the moon will join the lineup of New Orleans-inspired floats.
A variety of specially themed food items will be available throughout the resort.
Universal is offering deals during the Mardi Gras event. Guests can get two free days of admission to the resort's theme parks if they buy a two-park, two-day ticket. Universal is also offering 25% off three-park, five-night vacation packages.