Universal Mardi Gras
New Orleans-style parades with bead tosses, Cajun and Creole food and concerts on select nights.
Tip: Parades and concerts are included with Universal Studios admission on event nights.
Universal Orlando ticketsYour complete guide to March in Orlando: the events and festivals worth planning around, what the weather and crowds are like, and the best tours to book this month.
Warm and sunny, with average highs near 80 °F.
Very busy with spring break.
Book theme park tickets and popular tours well ahead.
Dates change every year. Confirm with the organizer before you plan your trip.
New Orleans-style parades with bead tosses, Cajun and Creole food and concerts on select nights.
Tip: Parades and concerts are included with Universal Studios admission on event nights.
Universal Orlando ticketsGlobal food and drink booths across the park, paired with weekend concerts.
Tip: Sampling lanyards can save money if you plan to try several dishes.
Character topiaries, themed gardens and outdoor kitchens fill the park during Orlando's most pleasant season.
Tip: Weekday mornings are the quietest time to see the gardens.
One of the country's best-known outdoor art shows, with hundreds of artists lining Park Avenue and Central Park.
Tip: Arrive early and use the SunRail train to skip the parking scramble.
Best sightseeing tours in OrlandoOrlando's MLS club plays in a soccer-specific downtown stadium known for a loud, purple-clad supporters section.
Tip: Evening kickoffs are common in summer to avoid the heat.
Sports experiences in OrlandoCatch an NBA game downtown, an easy night out with restaurants and bars within walking distance.
Sports experiences in OrlandoFlorida's Space Coast now hosts frequent launches, and many are visible from Orlando on clear days and nights.
Tip: Launch times move often. Book tours with free cancellation.
Kennedy Space Center toursA beloved local market with produce, baked goods, flowers and coffee a block from Park Avenue.
Tip: Pair it with the Winter Park Scenic Boat Tour nearby.
Best sightseeing toursLocal vendors, food stalls and live music along the lake. Rent a swan boat while you are there.
Free things to do in OrlandoAn evening market with local farmers, food trucks and makers in one of Orlando's most walkable neighborhoods.
Top-rated experiences with live prices and availability.


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Free cancellationPopular March events include Universal Mardi Gras, SeaWorld Seven Seas Food Festival, EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival. Weekly favorites like the Winter Park and Lake Eola farmers markets run all year.
Warm and sunny, with average highs near 80 °F.
Very busy with spring break. Book theme park tickets and popular tours well ahead.