Mardi Gras 2014

[John321]

This years line up is pretty good.

 

[Legolas813]

I had never heard of A Great Big World, but it is one of the few that actually sounds decent.

 

[Nick]

I had never heard of A Great Big World, but it is one of the few that actually sounds decent.

Their song, "Say Something" was a top 5 hit on the billboard charts recently.

[video=youtube;-2U0Ivkn2Ds]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-2U0Ivkn2Ds[/video]

 

[kimlovesfl]

Wow, Huey Lewis hasn't played since the stage was over by La Bamba, looking forward to that one! And it looks like I am pulling concert detail this year, so I may get to see all, or most, of the shows.

 

[Brian G.]

Cher Lloyd has been added to the May 24th concert.

 

[mrjoe]

The calls to be a float rider started this evening.

 

[IzzyB]

Anyone headed out to see Mardi Gras this Saturday or next Saturday?

 

[ThemeParks4Life]

Anyone headed out to see Mardi Gras this Saturday or next Saturday?

I'm considering next weekend if it's not too crowded.

 

[MrRoamer]

Hoping to next weekend. Barenaked ladies were awesome last time

 

[Jakemeister]

Was slow enought tonight that Universal was taking walkups for bead throwers. Ended up having a blast and did this for the first time.

 

[Felipe]

Was slow enought tonight that Universal was taking walkups for bead throwers. Ended up having a blast and did this for the first time.

We saw ya :wave:

I have to edit and upload my pics from tonight, but I should have them up tomorrow :thumbs:

 

[Skubersky]

Video from last night's opening parade:
[video=youtube_share;ZqOMIkwI7Zc]http://youtu.be/ZqOMIkwI7Zc[/video]

Maybe it was the weather, but it seemed like fewer strolling performers than in past years...

 

[Teebin]

Thanks for posting. Yeah, not only was it sparse, what is it with the lights not coming on between all floats to light up the street performers? I only saw them come up once on that corner.

 

[SeventyOne]

I'm considering next weekend if it's not too crowded.

Taking the temperature of locals, BNL seems pretty popular. One of those bands few people might pay to see, but a lot of people wouldn't mind seeing if it's free. Throw in holiday weekend, I expect it to be jammed.

 

[MrRoamer]

Taking the temperature of locals, BNL seems pretty popular. One of those bands few people might pay to see, but a lot of people wouldn't mind seeing if it's free. Throw in holiday weekend, I expect it to be jammed.

Last time they played it wasn't terribly crowded. Definitely not to the insane levels some of the other bands have managed.

 

[Brian G.]

Look for our report later tonight!

 

[Brian G.]

Enjoy the photos!

http://orlandounited.com/mardi-gras-2014-kicks-off-at-universal-studios/

 

[Felipe]

Awesome pics, BriMan! I've been slowly working on mine

Mardi Gras was, as always, excellent fun and I loved the new floats featured this year! I can't wait to go back again soon! :thumbs:

 

[Brian G.]

The video will be going up tomorrow. I'm exhausted.

 

[Hockeyman55]

Enjoy the photos!

http://orlandounited.com/mardi-gras-2014-kicks-off-at-universal-studios/

Thanks for the update Briman :thumbs: Almost looks like you were hanging out in the kids section