Next to Halloween Horror Nights, one of the biggest events at Universal Studios Orlando is definitely Mardi Gras: Let the Music Move You. This amazing annual event brings visitors from all over the country to Orlando for fun, music, and one-of-a-kind food and entertainment. And OrlandoFunTickets.com has the latest info on this can’t-miss party, including which hot artists will be taking the stage at Universal Studios.

The first juicy tidbit to know is that unlike other Mardi Gras of the past, this year’s event will provide opportunities for more fun with extra dates in addition to its usual schedule of every Saturday. Mardi Gras: Let the Music Move You will take place every Saturday night from February 7 through April 18, as well as Sunday, February 15, and Friday, March 27. Guests will be able to party in the streets, taste the flavors of Louisiana, and enjoy live performances by some of the biggest stars in pop, rock, R&B, country, and hip-hop, during this incredible, longer-lasting Mardi Gras celebration.

This year’s Mardi Gras will also feature a star-studded concert line-up, one of the biggest the event has ever had. Party-goers will be able to hear the sounds of KC & the Sunshine Band, Frankie Vallie & the Four Seasons, the Village People, Ne-Yo, and Pat Benatar (featuring Neil Giraldo on guitar) in February; Barenaked Ladies, Montgomery Gentry, Collective Soul, Boys Like Girls, and Kelly Clarkson in March; and MC Hammer, Trade Adkins, and Nelly in April. Word has it that all these concerts will take place at a new permanent live concert plaza within the park, which will debut during Mardi Gras.

In addition to these incredible headliners, Mardi Gras will feature real bands direct from New Orleans, such as Big Red and the Zydeco Playmakers, Lil Malcolm and the House Rockers, Daddy Mac Blues Band, The Honey Islands Swamp Band, and Jumpin Johnny Sansone. All these authentic bayou performances will take place in the “French Quarter,” a replica of the famous New Orleans district of the same name.

“This year’s Mardi Gras will be our best party ever,” said Jim Timon, senior vice president of entertainment for Universal Studios Orlando. “We’ve got the best music line-up in the history of the event, along with a non-stop celebration filled with an amazing parade, floats, food, and all of the beads you can catch.”

In addition to the never-ending beads, the party will also include outrageous street performers and of course, that spectacular parade filled with colorful costumes and uniquely designed floats. And each night, when the fun at Universal Studios ends, the after party continues at Universal CityWalk with more live music from Louisiana performers, plenty of spicy Cajun food, and more authentic Mardi Gras fun.

Now that you know all the amazing music and fun Mardi Gras has in store this year, there’s no reason not to start planning for all the festivities. After all, February 7th will be here before you know it, and there’s nothing like the excitement of the first night of Mardi Gras. Score your discount Universal Studios tickets and before you know it, you’ll be part of one of the spiciest parties this side of the Bayou.