Universal’s Mardi Gras celebrates 25 years with pirates, performers and plenty of beads (Ep. 37)

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Mardi Gras returns to Universal Studios with sword-fighting pirates, New-Orleans inspired food and a concert lineup that offers something for everyone. Parade theme: Treasures of the Deep (2:53) King Gator’s glittery makeover (5:31) Bead-throwing 101 (6:59) Concert lineup (7:36) Hashtag the Panda sightings (10:05) Spooky new tribute store (10:57) New-Orleans inspired food (13:38) Bayou Boil: A lesson in eating crawfish (15:22) Dessert with prime parade viewing (18:11) Pre-parade dance party (20:29) Favorite part of Mardi Gras (21:47)