Alton Towers Resort is gearing up for the ultimate escape this May half term as the Mardi Gras inspired takeover returns from 20 th May. The carnival style celebration is set to dazzle with high energy entertainment, showstopping costumes and a fantabulous parade for the ultimate street party vibe. 27th - 28th September. 3rd - 5th, 10th - 12th, 17th October - 2nd November No queues, free food, and treats. Exciting times, so make sure you're on Towers Street around 11 am, dressed in your finest Mardi Gras inspired outfit, for the chance to be chosen and crowned during a lavish masquerade ceremony. If King Charles III hadn’t just been crowned, it’d be the best coronation you’ll see all year! When is Alton Towers Mardi Gras Mardi Gras opens at Alton Towers on Saturday, May 20 and runs until Sunday, June 18. The theme park is open from 10am to 4pm during the week, and until 5pm on weekends. Alton Towers' Mardi Gras is back for a second year - and you could win a 'money can't buy experience'. The event will run from Saturday, May 21 until June 19 and will see the resort once again Alton Towers Resort is gearing up for the ultimate escape this May half term as the Mardi Gras inspired takeover returns from 20 th May. The carnival style celebration is set to dazzle with high energy entertainment, showstopping costumes and a fantabulous parade for the ultimate street party vibe. Alton Towers Resort is gearing up for the ultimate escape this May half term as the Mardi Gras inspired takeover returns from 20th May. The carnival style celebration is set to dazzle with high energy entertainment, showstopping costumes and a fantabulous parade for the ultimate street party vibe. This May and June join us in getting the summer vibes going as Mardi Gras returns to Alton Towers for 2023! This Carnival inspired takeover will dazzle you with an explosion of colours, sounds, high energy entertainment and so much more! Not forgetting that you will have the chance to ride our thrilliant world-class rollercoasters and fantabulous family faves as well as try some utterly It looks like Alton Towers has taken it from the streets, and Mardi Gras is missing from the 2024 event line up. Alton Towers took it to the streets with their own special brand of Mardi Gras. Each morning, Towers Street burst into life, as guests were welcomed to the park with the Towers Street Party, where they are entertained by a host of Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, falls on March 4 this year and is celebrated in many places including Florida. Many Florida cities are hosting Mardi Gras celebrations, including parades, live music Alton Towers Resort Opening Times. Waterpark: 10am - 4pm ; Extraordinary Golf: 9am - 5pm (Last Entry 5pm) Alton Towers Spa: 10am - 5pm ; See all This new event saw the colourful sights and lively sounds of Mardi Gras arrive at the Resort, bringing a variety of entertainment and special food options. Key Information Dates: 22nd May – 20th June 2021 The pontoon was short-lived and did not return in 2023, with the X Sector Krewe also not returning. The rest of the festival’s floats and krewes were relocated to the area around Food Street, offering a much more condensed event, between Towers Street and the Towers. In 2024, Alton Towers took it from the streets, when Mardi Gras was cancelled. Alton Towers Resort’s Mardi Gras is back this spring! The carnival-inspired takeover is set to dazzle, thanks to an explosion of colours, sounds, and high-en Alton Towers also caters for younger guests with the world’s first CBeebies Land. Alton Towers Mardi Gras. Alton Towers Mardi Gras is a dazzling event, featuring an explosion of colours, sounds, and high-energy entertainment including sensational performers! £129pp Valid entry for 12 months (excludes 18 peak dates) Free standard car parking Up to 20% off retail, food and drinks Discounted exclusion dates Discount on fastrack 3 bring a friend vouchers Save up to 20% on short breaks 20% off Waterpark admission 20% off Alton Towers Dungeon For Mardi Gras the mood boards have been divided into areas/ Krewes, to bring uniformity to the characters, so the costumes will reflect each other. There will be a total of 55 whole costumes/ characters for the celebration! The Costume team have been working towards Mardi Gras for the last 2 months. Join us as we head to Alton Towers to check out their 2022 Mardi Gras event! In this vlog we experience everything that this awesome event has to offer, incl The Mayor of Mardi Gras welcomes everyone to the event, if you arrive at the park during the first hour of the day, all of the krewes are on Towers Street meeting and greeting everyone coming in. Extra entertainment is also in the entrance plaza and Towers Street between 9:45 am and 10:30 am. 09:26 - Joss . Alton Towers Resort’s Mardi Gras is back! The carnival-inspired takeover is set to dazzle, thanks to an explosion of colours, sounds, and high-energy entertainment including even more sensational performers!
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