LYNYRD SKYNYRD TO BRING SOUTHERN STYLE ROCK THIS WEEKEND AT UNIVERSAL ORLANDO RESORT’S MARDI GRAS

The Biggest Mardi Gras Party Outside of New Orleans Continues Saturday, March 5

WHAT:  This Saturday night, Lynyrd Skynyrd – one of the most legendary rock’n’roll bands in history – will take center stage at Universal Orlando Resort’s Mardi Gras celebration. The band’s southern style, sound and all-American spirit have made them one of the most widely-recognized names in rock.

Lynyrd Skynyrd has produced more than 60 albums and sold more than 30 million copies since the band first began in Jacksonville , Fla., 35 years ago. They remain a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame powerhouse with top hits including, “Sweet Home Alabama,” “Gimme Three Steps” and one of the most famous rock songs of all time, “Free Bird.”

This year’s Mardi Gras concert line-up features some of the biggest names in Rock, Country, Pop and R&B. Together, the headliners have had more than 100 songs on Billboard’s Hot 100 Chart and more than 20 Grammy nominations.

2011 MARDI GRAS TALENT LINE-UP

Mardi Gras Event Dates
Headliners (performing in the Music Plaza)

Saturday, March 5
Lynyrd Skynyrd

Saturday, March 12   
Foreigner

Friday, March 18
Neon Trees

Saturday, March 19
The Roots

Friday, March 25
OneRepublic

Saturday, March 26
Blake Shelton

Friday, April 1
Sean Kingston

Saturday, April 2
Ne-Yo

Saturday, April 9
Lifehouse

Saturday, April 16
The Beach Boys

Saturday, April 23
Thirty Seconds To Mars

At Universal Orlando’s Mardi Gras, nationally renowned musical acts combine with an authentic Mardi Gras parade, dozens of colorfully costumed performers, authentic Cajun cooking, and hand-picked New Orleans bands to capture the look, feel and fun of New Orleans – all inside Universal Studios Florida. This year’s ultimate street party runs every Saturday and other select nights through April 23, and is included in regular admission to Universal Studios Florida. For more information, visit www.universalorlando.com/mardigras.

SCHEDULE: 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.: Grady Champion (New Orleans Band)

8:00 p.m.: Mardi Gras Parade Starts

8:30 p.m.: Lynyrd Skynyrd