SeaWorld Orlando Adds More Artists to Seven Seas Food Festival Concert Series, Reveals Return of Mardi Gras Celebration

Does this mean I get to see a dolphin wearing beads?!

SeaWorld Orlando has announced even more artists to their Seven Seas Food Festival concert series, and revealed the return of Mardi Gras festivities on select dates later this month.

What’s Happening:

  • SeaWorld Orlando has revealed newly added performers to its acclaimed Seven Seas Food Festival Lineup. From boyband nostalgia to chart-topping rap and R&B legends, the performances at Bayside Stadium will take place select Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays throughout the festival.
  • Mardi Gras festivities are making a vibrant return to SeaWorld Orlando on select dates, Feb. 27 – March 2, March 4, and March 6-9, where the Wild Arctic Plaza will transform into a celebration, immersing guests in the sights, sounds, and flavors of New Orleans with lively parades and street parties, live jazz and Cajun music.
  • This year’s amped-up concert series now includes Friday night performances, in addition to the Saturday and Sunday shows, bringing even more opportunities to experience unforgettable live music. Held at Bayside Stadium, with all performances included with park admission:
    • Feb 21                  LaCrae (R&B)
    • Feb 22              NEW! Shaggy (Reggae/Pop)
    • March 1                 Warrant (Rock)
    • March 7                 Starship ft. Mickey Thomas (Rock)
    • March 8             NEW! Grupo Mania (Merengue)
    • March 15          NEW! Jordin Sparks (R&B)
    • March 16              ZZ Top (Rock/Blues)
    • March 23              Luis Fonsi (Latin Pop)
    • March 28          NEW! Pop 2000 feat. Chris Kirkpatrick of *NSYNC, OTown, LFO & Ryan Cabrera (Pop)
    • March 29          NEW! Walker Hayes (Country)
    • April 4                NEW! Gente de Zona (Latin)
    • April 5                NEW! Soulja Boy & Surprise Co-Headliner TBA (Hip-Hop)
    • April 11              NEW! Michael Ray (Country)
    • April 12              NEW! The Commodores (Soul/Funk/R&B)
    • April 19              NEW! Jeremy Camp (Christian)
    • April 26                  Mitchell Tenpenny (Country)
    • May 3                 NEW! Kansas (Rock)

During the festive Mardi Gras celebration at SeaWorld Orlando, guests can anticipate these fun offerings:

  • During the Pop-up Parade, the Wild Artic Plaza is full of the joyous sounds and sights of New Orleans. This unforgettable parade features bead captains tossing vibrant beads into the crowd, sensational stilt walkers, and musicians who keep the party rolling throughout the day. (Select times from 12:30 - 6 p.m.)
  • Guests will be able to let New Orleans' sounds wash over them as exciting bands play traditional Cajun and jazz music throughout the day. From soulful trumpet solos to toe-tapping jazz tunes, visitors will be engrossed in the rich music culture of Louisiana. (Select times from 12:30 - 6 p.m.)
  • This high-energy Street Party bash is where the essence of Burbon Street truly comes alive! Featuring a DJ spinning festive tunes and street performers highlighting their thrilling talents, partiers will find it impossible to not get swept in the fun. (Select times from 12:30 - 6 p.m.)

 

  • Mardi Gras festivities would not be complete without exciting culinary fare. Guests can delight in various indulgent food and drinks and Gulf Coast inspired favorites including:
    • NEW- King Cake Cupcake - festive, cinnamon-spiced cupcake topped with colorful Mardi Gras sprinkles and a sweet glaze, inspired by the classic King Cake
    • Rum Runner Cocktail - Rum, Blackberry Brandy, Banana , Lime Sour
    • Bayou Hurricane - Bacardi Dark Rum, Passion Fruit, Orange & Lime juices
    • Key Lime Pie Margarita-Tequila, Triple sec, Lime, Cream
    • Purple Haze - Abita Brewery
    • Parade Throw- Hidden Springs Brewery - King Cake inspired Beer
    • NEW- Boudin Balls with Remoulade Sauce - Sausage, Pork, and Cajun Aromatics
    • Banana Fosters Beignets -Tossed in Powdered Sugar and topped with our very own Bannan Fosters Sauce
    • Cajun Shrimp & Grits - Sauteed Shrimp with Cajun Spice, Bell peppers, Tomato Jus and Corn Grits
  • With the Seven Seas Food Festival Tasting Lanyard, guests can explore an extensive variety of food and drink combinations. Guests can prepare for this feast of flavors with a 10-sample lanyard at the price of $75 or take it up a notch with the fan favorite 15-sample lanyard for $90. SeaWorld Orlando Pass Members get the exclusive perk of being able to purchase 18 samples for the price of 15.

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Tony Betti
Originally from California where he studied a dying artform (hand-drawn animation), Tony has spent most of his adult life in the theme parks of Orlando. When he’s not writing for LP, he’s usually watching and studying something animated or arguing about “the good ole’ days” at the parks.