Linda Mac's Orlando Adventures

Mardi Gras 2008 at Universal Orlando Resort begins February 2 and runs for twelve Saturday nights through April 19. Each Saturday night party-goers will enjoy an elaborate parade, hundreds of costumed characters, tons of beads, Cajun cuisine and live performances by top-name talent. In additon, New Orleans-style bands will showcase their music in the "French Quarter".

All Mardi Gras events inside Universal Studios are included with your admission ticket excluding food and beverages.

February 2 - Bret Michaels of Poison
February 9 - Go-Go's
February 16 - Sara Evans
Febrary 23 - Third Eye Blind
March 1 - Gretchen Wilson
March 8 - Smokey Robinson
March 15 - Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons
March 22 - Kool & The Gang
March 29 - Heart
April 5 - Huey Lewis and The News
April 12 - LL Cool J
April 19 - Earth, Wind and Fire

For more information about Mardi Gras at Universal Orlando

A "late" change to the Mardi Gras concert talent list was just released by Universal Orlando Resort. KC and the Sunshine Band will now be appearing at the March 15th Mardi Gras Concert. Frank Valli and The Four Seasons were originally scheduled to perform this evening.

KC & the Sunshine Band are still as widely popular today as they were when they first danced into the music scene 30 years ago. Harry Wayne Casey - KC for short - developed a unique fusion of R&B and funk, with a hint of a Latin percussion groove, giving us an impressive string of hits like "Get Down Tonight," "That's The Way (I Like It)," and "Shake Your Booty." With sales in excess of 100 million records, nine Grammy nominations, three Grammy Awards and an American Music Award, KC & the Sunshine Band is an American legend and still one of the most recognized sounds of party music!

For Mardi Gras information and photos: 2008 Mardi Gras at Universal Studios