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Old 11-19-2011, 11:19 PM   #1
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Kelly Clarkson coming to Mardi Gras on 2/18/12

It looks like Kelly Clarkson is coming to Universal's Mardi Gras on 2/18/12 according to her website: Kelly Clarkson Events | The Official Kelly Clarkson Site

I'm going, but I hate to see what the crowds will be like! Book your hotel now!
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Do you need a tix to see Kelly Clarkson? or is it part of the Mardi Gras parade party? Will be there that wkend C:
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Mardi Gras is so much fun at Universal. I remember the great parade they had eleven years ago. Gotta love Universal Studios!!!
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Do you need a tix to see Kelly Clarkson? or is it part of the Mardi Gras parade party? Will be there that wkend C:

Yes, you need a park ticket to see Kelly Clarkson. It is part of Mardi Gras. I expect crowds to be huge.
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