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Universal Studios extends Mardi Gras 2021 celebrations

ORLANDO, Fla. — Universal Studios announced Thursday that it is extending its annual Mardi Gras celebration two more weeks due to popular demand.

Guests will now be able to experience Mardi Gras-inspired floats, music, beads and more. through April 11.

The annual festival offers guests the opportunity to try first-of-its-kind global food, with more than 100 new food and beverage items inspired by Carnaval celebrations from around the world.

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Mardi Gras 2021: International Flavors of Carnaval extends across the park into select venues at Universal CityWalk and the Universal Orlando hotels.

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This year’s menu includes authentic Cajun-style cuisine from New Orleans, Puerto Rican dishes, unique flavors of a German Karneval and more.

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Click here for the full menu.

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Matt Reeser

Matt Reeser, WFTV.com

Matt Reeser joined WFTV in 1998 as a news photographer and has worked for television stations in Kentucky and West Virginia.