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ORLANDO, Fla. (Feb. 8, 2018) – Powerhouse singer-songwriters, Jason Derulo and Jessie J, are joining the exciting concert lineup for Universal Orlando Resort’s annual Mardi Gras celebration – one of the most authentic Mardi Gras events outside New Orleans.
Multiplatinum selling artist and dancer, Jason Derulo, will take the stage on Saturday, March 10. With more than 100 million single sales worldwide, the international superstar is known for his breakout hits, “Whatcha Say” and “Talk Dirty,” and his most recent hit, “Swalla,” which has amassed over 980 million views on YouTube.
Performing live on Saturday, March 24, top-selling U.K. vocalist and songwriter, Jessie J, is known for chart-toppers, such as “Domino,” “Price Tag,” and the multiplatinum worldwide smash, “Bang Bang,” which alone has nearly 500 million streams on Spotify and one billion views on YouTube. She has sold more than 20 million singles and three million albums worldwide. Her new album, R.O.S.E., will be released later this year featuring the powerful anthem, “Queen.”
Now through April 7, Universal Orlando’s 2018 Mardi Gras is Florida’s Biggest Party, featuring mouthwatering Cajun-style cuisine, vibrantly costumed performers, nightly parades, countless beads and thrilling, live performances from some of the biggest names in music. See below for the complete concert schedule.
Mardi Gras festivities at Universal Orlando Resort are included with admission to Universal Studios Florida, or with an annual pass. For more information on Mardi Gras, visit www.universalorlando.com/mardigras.
2018 Mardi Gras Headliners Lineup
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Mardi Gras Event Dates
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Headliners
(Performing in the Music Plaza)
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| Feb. 3 | Sean Paul |
| Feb. 10 | The Beach Boys |
| Feb. 17 | Kelsea Ballerini |
| Feb. 18 | Andy Grammer |
| Feb. 24 | Macklemore |
| March 3 | 311 |
| March 4 | Phillip Phillips |
| March 10 | Jason Derulo |
| March 11 | Fitz and the Tantrums |
| March 17 | Foreigner |
| March 18 | Fifth Harmony |
| March 24 | Jessie J |
| March 25 | BUSH |
2018 Mardi Gras New Orleans Bands Lineup
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Mardi Gras Event Dates
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New Orleans Bands
(Performing in the French Quarter Courtyard)
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| Feb. 3 – Feb. 20 | Free Agents Brass Band |
| Feb. 21 – March 6 | Naughty Professor Brass Band |
| March 7 – March 20 | New Breed Brass Band |
| March 21 – March 31 | Young Pinstripe Brass Band |
| April 1 – April 7 | Dirty Bourbon River Show |
