SeaWorld Orlando's Seven Seas Food Festival Expands with New Performers and the Return of Mardi Gras Celebrations
Iconic concerts and delectable sips and savors await at SeaWorld Orlando's Seven Seas Food Festival, now with even more exciting performers plus the return of Mardi Gras festivities.
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ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- SeaWorld Orlando is excited to invite guests to let the party play on with their newly added performers to its acclaimed Seven Seas Food Festival Lineup. From boyband nostalgia to chart-topping rap and R&B legends, the electrifying performances at Bayside Stadium will have audiences dancing select Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays throughout the festival.
But the fun doesn't stop there—Mardi Gras festivities are making a vibrant return to SeaWorld Orlando! On select dates, Feb. 27 – March 2, March 4, and March 6-9, the Wild Arctic Plaza will transform into a high-energy celebration, immersing guests in the sights, sounds, and flavors of New Orleans. From lively parades and street parties to the infectious rhythms of live jazz and Cajun music, guests will experience the ultimate Mardi Gras celebration—without leaving Orlando.
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, the lineup spans a variety of genres—including pop, rock, Latin, reggae, and country—with all performances included with park admission.
Check out the full concert lineup, including incredible NEW additions below:
- 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 featuring
- 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.
- Pop-Up Parade: 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.)
- Live Music: 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.)
- Street Party: This high-energy 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
Best Way to Savor and Sip
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, for the best savings yet. SeaWorld Orlando Pass Members get the exclusive perk of being able to purchase 18 samples for the price of 15!
Best Way to Play
One of the best ways for guests to experience SeaWorld Orlando's Seven Seas Food Festival and Mardi Gras is with a SeaWorld Orlando 2025 Fun Card, which offers park admission through December 31, 2025, for the unbeatable low price of $136.99, less than the price of a single day ticket. Guests who purchase a Fun Card right now will have the opportunity to attend the Seven Seas Food Festival, Mardi Gras, St. Patrick's Day Celebration and Cinco de Mayo. Guests will also have admission to SeaWorld Orlando for a full calendar year to experience thrilling rides, amazing animal encounters and energizing entertainment while also getting the opportunity to be part of all the seasonal events happening in 2025. For even more unbeatable benefits, guests can save up to 20% on a SeaWorld Orlando Annual Pass. With an Annual Pass, guests will enjoy unlimited visits with special benefits like exclusive early access to the upcoming 2025 new attraction, FREE parking, FREE guest tickets, access to special VIP events, savings on merchandise and more! Some restrictions and block out dates apply. Annual Passes and Fun Cards can be purchased at SeaWorldOrlando.com.
About SeaWorld
SeaWorld is a leading marine life theme park and accredited zoo and aquarium that provides experiences that matter while educating and inspiring guests of all ages to care about marine life. Welcoming millions of guests every year, the parks offer fun and enriching experiences from up-close animal encounters and year-round educational programs to award-winning marine-life-themed rides and attractions, special events, and exciting entertainment. For more than 60 years SeaWorld has advanced the conservation of marine life in and outside its parks through science, education, and exceptional animal care that is Humane Certified by American Humane and accredited by the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums and the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. SeaWorld is one of the largest marine animal rescue organizations in the world, helping more than 41,000 animals to date. The SeaWorld Conservation Fund, a non-profit foundation established in 2003, has provided more than $20 million to nearly 1,400 organizations to advance critical research on every continent. A portion of park proceeds goes toward supporting these longstanding conservation commitments. SeaWorld parks are in Orlando, San Antonio, San Diego, and Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE). SeaWorld is part of the United Parks & Resorts Inc. (NYSE:PRKS) portfolio of theme park brands. For more information, visit us at SeaWorld.com.
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