Universal Orlando Resort Mardi Gras 2012

Updated: Thursday, 29 Mar 2012, 1:35 PM EDT
Published : Friday, 13 Jan 2012, 11:11 AM EST

By Christina Manna, FOX 35 News

American Idol and Grammy winner Kelly Clarkson headlines this year’s Mardi Gras celebration at Universal Orlando.

On Saturdays and select nights starting February 11 through April 14, Universal Orlando’s Mardi Gras celebration combines unparalleled theme park entertainment with an elaborate Mardi Gras parade, dozens of colorfully costumed performers, authentic New Orleans bands, delicious Cajun cuisine and live concerts by some of today’s most popular artists.

On Feb. 18, Kelly Clarkson will take the Music Plaza Stage to perform major hits from her recent album, “Stronger;” Hot Chelle Rae will please crowds with their hit “Tonight, Tonight” during their performance on March 23; and singer-songwriter and Grammy Award nominee B.o.B, known for his multiple top singles “Nothin’ on You,” “Airplanes” and “Magic,” will perform on March 24. Additional performances include Billboard magazine’s “Female Entertainer of the Century” and disco diva Diana Ross; Boyz II Men, the most successful R&B group of all time with more than 60 million albums sold worldwide; teen sensation Big Time Rush; 2012 Grammy nominee for “Best New Artist” J. Cole; and four-time Billboard Latin Music Award winner Prince Royce. For the complete line-up, see below.

For more information, visit www.universalorlando.com/mardigras

2012 MARDI GRAS TALENT LINE-UP
Mardi Gras Event Dates	Headliners (performing in the Music Plaza)	New Orleans Bands (performing in the French Quarter)
Saturday, February 11	The B-52s	The Daddy Mack Blues Band
Saturday, February 18	Kelly Clarkson	Lil Malcolm and the House Rockers
Sunday, February 19	Boyz II Men	Lil Malcolm and the House Rockers
Saturday, February 25	Diana Ross	John Lisi & Delta Funk
Saturday, March 3	TBD	Beth McKee & The Sliders
Saturday, March 10	Big Time Rush	Gravy
Friday, March 16	J. Cole	Lil’ Brian & The Zydeco Travelers
Saturday, March 17	Jill Scott	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

MARDI GRAS SPECIAL OFFER

Mardi Gras Getaway

· 3-night accommodations at a Universal Partner Hotel

· 2-day Base ticket to both Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure

· Early park admission to select attractions in Islands of Adventure

· Complimentary scheduled transportation from hotel to Universal Orlando Resort

· And more

· Starts at $249 per adult, tax inclusive

· Upgrade to an on-site hotel and receive complimentary Universal Express access to skip the regular lines in both theme parks (a free benefit worth up to $87 per person, per day)