Enjoy a Chart-Topping Double Header With Live Concerts by The B-52s and KC & The Sunshine Band at Universal Orlando's Mardi Gras

The Party Continues Saturday & Sunday, February 19 & 20

WHAT: The biggest, best Mardi Gras party outside of New Orleans continues at Universal Orlando Resort this Saturday and Sunday with concerts by The B-52s and KC & The Sunshine Band.

This Saturday, guests can rock to the pop sounds of The B-52s, whose strong “guy vs. girl” vocals and unique party band style have made them one of the most popular rock bands for more than 25 years, selling more than 20 million albums. Some of their most notable, upbeat hits include, “Rock Lobster,” “Shiny Happy People,” “Roam” and the beloved classic hit, “Love Shack.”

And on Sunday, guests will get down to the funky sounds of Mardi Gras fan favorite KC & The Sunshine Band as they perform live in concert during the celebration. One of the most popular names in music, KC & The Sunshine Band is responsible for some of the most recognizable dance songs in music history, including big hits such as, “Boogie Shoes,” “Get Down Tonight,” “Shake Your Booty” and “That’s the Way (I Like It).”   

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, February 1
The B-52s

Sunday, February 20   
KC & The Sunshine Band

Saturday, February 26   
Pitbull

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.

WHEN:                       Saturday, February 19 & Sunday, February 20, 2011

WHERE:                     Universal Studios Florida

MARDI GRAS            Saturday, February 19, 2011

SCHEDULE:              5 p.m. – 8 p.m.: Lil Malcolm & The House Rockers (New Orleans Band)

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

8:30 p.m.: The B-52s

Sunday, February 20, 2011

5 p.m. – 8 p.m.: Lil Malcolm & The House Rockers (New Orleans Band)

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

8:30 p.m.: KC & The Sunshine Band