By 2005 the Zulu parades were premiere Mardi Gras events with lavish floats. Gone was the raggedy pants parody of the original parade; the king and queen of Zulu reigned in elegant tuxedo and gown.

Universal Orlando’s Mardi Gras concert lineup for 2025 will include a variety of performers, from Juanes to Joe Jonas plus TLC. “American Idol” winner Scotty McCreery and “Jersey Shore” alumnus DJ ...