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Universal to hire hundreds for new parade
Jan 29, 2012

Last week Universal Orlando announced plans for a new daily parade this year. As part of "Universal's Superstar Parade," the resort will need to hire hundreds of people to perform in the parade. Performers will be both full- and part-time and will include dancers, drummers, roller skaters, stilt walkers and people to play animated characters. Theme park-goers will enjoy large new floats, street performers, the latest technology and high-energy dances and performances. The interactive parade will feature some of Universal's most popular characters, such as the "Despicable Me" minions, Dora, Diego, SpongeBob and E.B. from the film "Hop". Meet and greets will take place with the characters during the day.