6. Mardi Gras kicks off at Universal Studios Florida

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Universal Studios Florida's annual Mardi Gras celebration kicked off this week, bringing special food, entertainment, and of course that iconic parade to the park. Here's the official concert lineup for this year's event: 

• Feb. 8 – Karol G
• Feb. 15 – Bell Biv DeVoe
• Feb. 16 – +Live+
• Feb. 22 – Kool & the Gang
• Feb. 29 – TLC
• March 7 – REO Speedwagon
• March 8 – Dustin Lynch
• March 13 – Luis Fonsi
• March 14 – The All-American Rejects
• March 15 – Diana Ross
• March 20 – Chris Young
• March 21 – Earth, Wind & Fire
• March 22 – Marshmello
• March 28 – Why Don’t We
• March 29 – Gavin DeGraw

7. SeaWorld kicks of 2020 Seven Seas Food Festival

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Ans speaking of special events, SeaWorld is kicking off the 2020 edition of its Seven Seas Food Festival with plenty of entertainment and food, including returning favorites like the Impossible Meat Slider and Bingsu Salted Vanilla Ice Cream plus new additions, including the Bison Sloppy Joe and Oyster Po Boy.

In addition, annual Pass Members can enjoy even more by getting an 18 sample lanyard for the price of a 15 sample lanyard during the month of February. 

Here's a list of the musical acts that will be performing as part of this festival:

• Feb. 8: Maddie & Tae
• Feb. 9: Trace Adkins
• Feb. 15: Pop 2000 Tour - Hosted by Lance Bass of *NSYNC with O-Town, Ryan Cabrera, & LFO
• Feb. 16: Night Ranger
• Feb. 22: Walk Off The Earth
• Feb. 23: Dennis DeYoung: The Music of Styx
• Feb. 29: Grupo Mania
• March 1: Boyz II Men