Pictures: Mardi Gras at Universal Orlando

Mardi Gras at Universal Orlando.

Universal Studios sets up a French Quarter Courtyard with Cajun cuisine and adult beverages during its Mardi Gras celebration.  (Dewayne Bevil / Orlando Sentinel)

Performers in the Mardi Gras parade pose for a photo with a Universal Studios visitor.  (Dewayne Bevil / Orlando Sentinel)

Stilted performers interact with Universal Studios guests near the theme park’s entrance before the Mardi Gras parade.  (Dewayne Bevil / Orlando Sentinel)

Stilts performers interact with Universal Studios visitors before the Mardi Gras parade.  (Dewayne Bevil / Orlando Sentinel)

The Young Pinstripe Brass Band performs near the French Quarter Courtyard at Universal Studios during the first week of Mardi Gras celebrations for 2017.  (Dewayne Bevil / Orlando Sentinel)

Dancers and entertainers perform at the entrance to Universal Studios Florida on Fat Tuesday, February 9, 2016, to promote their annual Mardi Gras celebration, which runs through April 16, 2016. For a complete guide to the Mardi Gras concerts, parades and events at Universal Orlando, check out the Orlando Sentinel’s Mardi Gras Readers Guide upcoming in Friday’s Calendar section. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) B585307116Z.1   (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)

Dancers perform at the entrance to Universal Studios Florida on Fat Tuesday, February 9, 2016, to promote their annual Mardi Gras celebration, which runs through April 16, 2016. For a complete guide to the Mardi Gras concerts, parades and events at Universal Orlando,m check out the Orlando Sentinel’s Mardi Gras guide upcoming in Friday’s Calendar section. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) B585307116Z.1   (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)

Dancers perform at the entrance to Universal Studios Florida on Fat Tuesday, February 9, 2016, to promote their annual Mardi Gras celebration, which runs through April 16, 2016. For a complete guide to the Mardi Gras concerts, parades and events at Universal Orlando,m check out the Orlando Sentinel’s Mardi Gras guide upcoming in Friday’s Calendar section. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) B585307116Z.1   (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)

Dancers and entertainers perform at the entrance to Universal Studios Florida on Fat Tuesday, February 9, 2016, to promote their annual Mardi Gras celebration, which runs through April 16, 2016. For a complete guide to the Mardi Gras concerts, parades and events at Universal Orlando, check out the Orlando Sentinel’s Mardi Gras Readers Guide upcoming in Friday’s Calendar section. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) B585307116Z.1   (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)

Dancers perform at the entrance to Universal Studios Florida on Fat Tuesday, February 9, 2016, to promote their annual Mardi Gras celebration, which runs through April 16, 2016. For a complete guide to the Mardi Gras concerts, parades and events at Universal Orlando,m check out the Orlando Sentinel’s Mardi Gras guide upcoming in Friday’s Calendar section. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) B585307116Z.1   (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)

Dancers perform at the entrance to Universal Studios Florida on Fat Tuesday, February 9, 2016, to promote their annual Mardi Gras celebration, which runs through April 16, 2016. For a complete guide to the Mardi Gras concerts, parades and events at Universal Orlando,m check out the Orlando Sentinel’s Mardi Gras guide upcoming in Friday’s Calendar section. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) B585307116Z.1   (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)

Andouille sausage on display for Fat Tuesday, February 9, 2016, during a promotion for Universal Orlando’s Mardi Gras celebration, which runs through April 16, 2016. For a complete guide to the Mardi Gras concerts, parades and events at Universal Orlando, check out the Orlando Sentinel’s Mardi Gras Readers Guide upcoming in Friday’s Calendar section. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) B585307116Z.1   (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)

Dancers and entertainers perform at the entrance to Universal Studios Florida on Fat Tuesday, February 9, 2016, to promote their annual Mardi Gras celebration, which runs through April 16, 2016. For a complete guide to the Mardi Gras concerts, parades and events at Universal Orlando, check out the Orlando Sentinel’s Mardi Gras Readers Guide upcoming in Friday’s Calendar section. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) B585307116Z.1   (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)

Dancers perform at the entrance to Universal Studios Florida on Fat Tuesday, February 9, 2016, to promote their annual Mardi Gras celebration, which runs through April 16, 2016. For a complete guide to the Mardi Gras concerts, parades and events at Universal Orlando,m check out the Orlando Sentinel’s Mardi Gras guide upcoming in Friday’s Calendar section. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) B585307116Z.1   (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)

Dancers perform at the entrance to Universal Studios Florida on Fat Tuesday, February 9, 2016, to promote their annual Mardi Gras celebration, which runs through April 16, 2016. For a complete guide to the Mardi Gras concerts, parades and events at Universal Orlando,m check out the Orlando Sentinel’s Mardi Gras guide upcoming in Friday’s Calendar section. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) B585307116Z.1   (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)

Dancers and entertainers perform at the entrance to Universal Studios Florida on Fat Tuesday, February 9, 2016, to promote their annual Mardi Gras celebration, which runs through April 16, 2016. For a complete guide to the Mardi Gras concerts, parades and events at Universal Orlando, check out the Orlando Sentinel’s Mardi Gras Readers Guide upcoming in Friday’s Calendar section. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) B585307116Z.1   (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)

Dancers perform at the entrance to Universal Studios Florida on Fat Tuesday, February 9, 2016, to promote their annual Mardi Gras celebration, which runs through April 16, 2016. For a complete guide to the Mardi Gras concerts, parades and events at Universal Orlando,m check out the Orlando Sentinel’s Mardi Gras guide upcoming in Friday’s Calendar section. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) B585307116Z.1   (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)

Dancers perform at the entrance to Universal Studios Florida on Fat Tuesday, February 9, 2016, to promote their annual Mardi Gras celebration, which runs through April 16, 2016. For a complete guide to the Mardi Gras concerts, parades and events at Universal Orlando,m check out the Orlando Sentinel’s Mardi Gras guide upcoming in Friday’s Calendar section. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) B585307116Z.1   (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)

Dancers perform at the entrance to Universal Studios Florida on Fat Tuesday, February 9, 2016, to promote their annual Mardi Gras celebration, which runs through April 16, 2016. For a complete guide to the Mardi Gras concerts, parades and events at Universal Orlando,m check out the Orlando Sentinel’s Mardi Gras guide upcoming in Friday’s Calendar section. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) B585307116Z.1   (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)

Dancers and entertainers perform at the entrance to Universal Studios Florida on Fat Tuesday, February 9, 2016, to promote their annual Mardi Gras celebration, which runs through April 16, 2016. For a complete guide to the Mardi Gras concerts, parades and events at Universal Orlando, check out the Orlando Sentinel’s Mardi Gras Readers Guide upcoming in Friday’s Calendar section. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) B585307116Z.1   (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)

Dancers and entertainers perform at the entrance to Universal Studios Florida on Fat Tuesday, February 9, 2016, to promote their annual Mardi Gras celebration, which runs through April 16, 2016. For a complete guide to the Mardi Gras concerts, parades and events at Universal Orlando, check out the Orlando Sentinel’s Mardi Gras Readers Guide upcoming in Friday’s Calendar section. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) B585307116Z.1   (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)

Dancers and entertainers perform at the entrance to Universal Studios Florida on Fat Tuesday, February 9, 2016, to promote their annual Mardi Gras celebration, which runs through April 16, 2016. For a complete guide to the Mardi Gras concerts, parades and events at Universal Orlando, check out the Orlando Sentinel’s Mardi Gras Readers Guide upcoming in Friday’s Calendar section. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) B585307116Z.1   (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)

Dancers perform at the entrance to Universal Studios Florida on Fat Tuesday, February 9, 2016, to promote their annual Mardi Gras celebration, which runs through April 16, 2016. For a complete guide to the Mardi Gras concerts, parades and events at Universal Orlando,m check out the Orlando Sentinel’s Mardi Gras guide upcoming in Friday’s Calendar section. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) B585307116Z.1   (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)

Universal Orlando cast members throw beads, with the ‘Chinese New Year’ float, during a sneak peek at some of the new floats that will be featured in the 2013 edition of Universal’s Mardi Gras parades, photographed Friday, February 1, 2013.   (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)

Universal Orlando cast members throw beads, with the ‘Chinese New Year’ float, during a sneak peek at some of the new floats that will be featured in the 2013 edition of Universal’s Mardi Gras parades, photographed Friday, February 1, 2013.   (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)

Universal Orlando cast members throw beads, with the ‘Chinese New Year’ float, during a sneak peek at some of the new floats that will be featured in the 2013 edition of Universal’s Mardi Gras parades, photographed Friday, February 1, 2013.   (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)

Universal Orlando cast members throw beads, with the ‘Chinese New Year’ float, during a sneak peek at some of the new floats that will be featured in the 2013 edition of Universal’s Mardi Gras parades, photographed Friday, February 1, 2013.   (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)

Universal Orlando cast members throw beads, with the ‘Music of New Orleans’ float, during a sneak peek at some of the new floats that will be featured in the 2013 edition of Universal’s Mardi Gras parades, photographed Friday, February 1, 2013.   (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)

Universal Orlando cast members throw beads, with the ‘Music of New Orleans’ float, during a sneak peek at some of the new floats that will be featured in the 2013 edition of Universal’s Mardi Gras parades, photographed Friday, February 1, 2013.   (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)

Universal Orlando cast members throw beads, with the ‘Chinese New Year’ float, during a sneak peek at some of the new floats that will be featured in the 2013 edition of Universal’s Mardi Gras parades, photographed Friday, February 1, 2013.   (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)

Universal Orlando cast members throw beads, with the ‘Chinese New Year’ float, during a sneak peek at some of the new floats that will be featured in the 2013 edition of Universal’s Mardi Gras parades, photographed Friday, February 1, 2013.   (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)

A detail shot from the Elegance of India float backstage during a sneak peek at some of the new floats that will be featured in the 2013 edition of Universal’s Mardi Gras parades, photographed Friday, February 1, 2013.   (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)

A detail shot from the Elegance of India float backstage during a sneak peek at some of the new floats that will be featured in the 2013 edition of Universal’s Mardi Gras parades, photographed Friday, February 1, 2013.   (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)