Universal Studios: Demi Lovato, Phillip Phillips, Pitbull set for Mardi Gras

By Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel

4:21 p.m. EST, January 7, 2013

"American Idol" champion Phillip Phillips, pop star Demi Lovato and Miami rapper Pitbull are among the entertainers set for Universal Studios' Mardi Gras concerts, set to kick off Feb. 9.

Twelve of the 14 performers were revealed by Universal Orlando on Monday, including the previously announced Matchbox Twenty, a band that got its start in Orlando in the mid-1990s. Universal's Mardi Gras celebration also includes a parade with elaborate floats, Cajun cuisine and music from New Orleans artists.

Here's the lineup of singers set to appear on the Music Plaza stage at Universal Studios:

Feb. 9: Lifehouse

Feb. 16: Steve Miller Band

Feb. 17: Boys Like Girls

Feb. 23: Trey Songz

March 2: Demi Lovato

March 9: Montgomery Gentry

March 15: Sean Kingston

March 16: Matchbox Twenty

March 22: Austin Mahone

March 23: Phillip Phillips

March 30: Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo

April 6: TBA

April 13: Pitbull

April 20: TBA

Mardi Gras activities, including concerts are included in regular Universal Studios admission -- $89 general, $83 for ages 3-9. On concert nights, Florida residents can purchase a ticket that allows entry after 5 p.m. for $59.99 (online, in advance) or $74.99 (at the front gate).

More info: www.universalorlando.com/mardigras


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