Orlando goes beyond the Bayou for Mardi Gras! Party at theme park events, parades, live music, food, drink, and of course, beads! Get your beads and your party on!
If you can’t get to New Orleans to join in with the insane fun that is Mardi Gras, then there is some amazing options in Orlando that'll transport you straight to Bourbon Street!
Carnival season is here, get ready to laissez les bons temps rouler at Orlando's 2024 Mardi Gras events! From Mardi Gras theme park events, to local bar crawls, and family friendly celebrations, there is lots of fun ways you can celebrate Mardi Gras around Orlando.
Keep checking back as we add more events, parties, and bar crawls! Let the good times roll!!
Orlando Mardi Gras Events in 2025
Now - March 2
Get jazzed up with Mardi Gras-style entertainment, live music and catch some festival beads (after each parade). Feast like kings and queens on New classic Cajun cuisine as Busch Gardens brings the “Big Easy” to Tampa Bay.
Now - March 30
The fun and excitement of the Big Easy makes its way to Universal Orlando for an authentic celebration that completely transforms Universal Studios Florida into a family-friendly version of the famed New Orleans street party. The parkwide Mardi Gras celebrations transform Universal Studios Florida into Florida’s biggest party, complete with the return of the parade, the beads, the tribute store, the food, and the big name concerts, and an iconic Tribute Store.
Now - March 5
Orlando residents don’t need to book a flight to celebrate Mardi Gras. Museum of Illusions is bringing the party to ICON Park with Mardi Gras Magic from February 1 to March 5. Guests can see the museum transformed with colorful Mardi Gras décor and explore their favorite exhibits reimagined with themed overlays for the perfect Instagram-worthy photo. And what’s Mardi Gras without some bling? To add to the fun, each guest will receive complimentary beads during their visit.
Now for a Limited Time
The Voo-Doo Room is a Mardi Gras Pop-Up in the heart of the Thornton Park District! Laissez les bons temps rouler! Located at 808 E. Washington Street, Orlando, the venue was also home to the successful holiday pop-up, The Reindeer Room.
February 8 - March 30
All the fun of the Mardi Gras Event Series 2025 at CoCo Key Orlando on I-Drive is included for resort guests, but if you're not staying at the hotel, you can still join the fun! Limited event tickets are available—grab yours now before they’re gone.
February 15
Get ready to grab your beads and let the good times roll! Sanford’s iconic Mardi Gras celebration is back and bigger than ever with the unforgettable Mardi Gras Sashay Parade kicking off the festivities! This isn’t just any parade – it’s a walking, biking, golf cart-riding, and antique car-driving extravaganza! Decorate yourself, your ride, or anything you can roll down Sanford Ave. in true Mardi Gras style and join the Second Line Brigade as we march to the party!
February 16
Join us at Tibby's New Orleans Kitchen in Winter Park for WEEK 1 of our Mardi Gras Celebration! We will be hosting our Sunday Cajun Brunch with live music by Casey Howell and Tom Holz! Enjoy HAPPY HOUR and Bottomless drink specials throughout the performance!
February 21
Don't miss the Voodoo Inspired Mardi Gras Party at Cocktails & Screams featuring a live jazz band and specialty entertainment by Eric Lopez & Ivy Les Vixens.
February 22
DeLand goes to the Dogs at the 28th Annual Mardi Gras Dog Parade & Festival. The fun starts at 8 am with the Dog Costume Contest followed by the Parade at 11 am. The parade starts on Michigan Ave and Woodland Blvd and runs south to Howry Ave. The fun continues at our Festival on Georgia Ave immediately following the parade. There will be food, music and vendors as the Mardi Gras celebration continues! The theme this year is "Fidos on Fifth Avenue". The Krewe of Amalee is bringing NYC to DeLand!!
February 27 - March 2, March 4, March 6 - 9, 2025
Let the good times roll with limited-time food, cocktails, entertainment and live music - Mardi Gras style as part of SeaWorld's Seven Seas Food Festival.
February 28
Join us at Tibby's New Orleans Kitchen in Winter Park as we kickoff our Mardi Gras Weekend! Wear your best Mardi Gras costume and be prepared to catch some beads! Enjoy specialty menu items, cocktails, King Cake, and more! DJ MoneyMula from New Orleans will be taking our guests on a musical journey through the worlds of New Orleans Bounce, Modern Hits, Brass, Baton Rouge Hip-Hop, and more!
February 28
Mardi Gras Masquerade at HighT Orlando! Featuring live jazz music, specialty cocktails, and New Orleans inspired tapas! Carnival attire encouraged and masks for masquerade required! Tickets available at bookthewonder.com.
March 1
Bring your beads and your appetite for fun—it’s time to celebrate at The Pointe with Mardi Gras-themed music and costumed revelers ready to party the night away. This free event is created especially for grown-ups who know how to let loose and have fun. Beads flyin', zydeco pumpin', DJ beats droppin' hotter than Tabasco. Costumes? Sure! (flamingo feathers a plus). Food, drinks, photo booth chaos - this part will have it all, and it’s all happening at Pointe Orlando on International Drive on Saturday, March 1 from 8 to 11 pm.
March 1
Don't miss the best Mardi Gras celebration in Orlando at Live! at The Pointe! Be transported to Bourbon Street with live music, masked performers, plenty of beads, and more. From the moment you step in, you'll be surrounded by live jazz, dazzling dancers, and masked performers, all set against a backdrop of vibrant purple, gold, and green. Tickets are available to unlock additional food and drink specials at the Houndsmen English Lounge, Palm Tree Club, PBR Cowboy Bar, Sal’s Pizza, Shark Bar, and Sport & Social, including $5 Drafts, $6 Deep Eddy Cocktails, $8 Hurricanes, and $12 Sazeracs. Upgrade to the VIP Mardi Crawl: VIP Admission includes 5 Drink Tickets + A Slice of Pizza! https://www.axs.com/events/825100/mardi-gras-live-tickets.
March 1
We invite you to the Mardi Gras Tea Party at HighT featuring New Orleans inspired flavors and sounds! This all ages event is a swinging good time for all! Our Whimsical afternoon tea receives a Wizard of OZ/ Wicked Overlay this Spring Time. and comes with a vast selection of finger sandwiches, scones & delectable pastries! To accentuate your experience we also have a mimosa package or we have a plethora of spring time brunch cocktails that can be added a la carte.
March 1
Let the good times roll, Curry Ford West style! Join us for the Curry Ford West Mardi Crawl, a festive Mardi Gras-themed pub crawl featuring 9 incredible stops throughout the district! Enjoy food and drink specials, music, and all the fun vibes of New Orleans—right here in your neighborhood
March 4
Join the Promenade at Sunset Walk’s 3rd Annual Fat Tuesday Street Party! Prepare to celebrate Mardi Gras like never before. The’ve got everything you need for your Fat Tuesday experience.
Gather your friends and come on down to the Promenade at Sunset Walk for a night of nonstop live music and fun, featuring The Mardi McFlys Live in Concert, DJ K1X, Dockside Dueling Pianos at The Wharf,Beads by the Handful, Mardi Gras Street Performers, Craft Vendors, The Mardi Grad Express Train Rides and more.
March 4
Get ready for this fun, free B-Side Event! Big Ron Betts and his Big Band will provide the music. There will be Beer and Cajun Food Specials. Live Cams of Bourbon Street! Come get some beads and King Cake @ B-Side.
March 7
Don't miss the Orlando Ques Mardi Gras MasQUErade Party, organized by the Chi Tau Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. The party takes place at The Main Room at Mango's Tropical Cafe, 8126 International Drive - Orlando. Masquerade Costume Attire is required, Look Forward to Seeing YOU at this Classy and Festive Affair! All Proceeds Go Toward Scholarship and Benevolent Giving Funds.
March 7
Mardi Gras comes to Baldwin Park! Get ready to have the time of your life and make memories! Wear your best mask, enjoy local dining, shop with vendors and enjoy the entertainment! Don't miss out on this amazing!
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