Enjoy Mardi Gras again and again with a Busch Gardens Membership for as low as $13.75 a month. Join today and get 12 months of unlimited visits, plus unbeatable benefits all year long including free parking, free guest tickets, monthly rewards, additional savings on food & merchandise, and exclusive access to Member-only events and experiences. Indulge in our Mardi Gras classics, festive cocktails, and vibrant flavors this season. Busch Gardens Williamsburg will be closed tomorrow, Friday, February 21 due to inclement weather. All date-specific tickets will be automatically extended for use through March 17, 2025. Let the good times roll in 2025 with the return of Mardi Gras and the start of Busch Gardens’ 50th anniversary celebration! From January 24 through March 9, experience Big Easy entertainment, over 40 Cajun flavors and thrilling coasters every Friday through Sunday, plus Presidents’ Day. Compiled by Chris Murphy / Photos from Busch Gardens® Williamsburg. Let the good times roll at Busch Gardens® Mardi Gras, every weekend from January 24 through March 9, 2025. Celebrate with jazzy live music, classic Cajun flavors, and returning favorites like Carnaval Imaginique, an electrifying cirque show in the Globe Theatre. Let the good times roll in 2025 with the return of Mardi Gras and the start of our 50th anniversary celebration! From January 24 through March 9, Across the park, Busch Gardens is offering Mardi Gras inspired specialty food and drinks to get you in the spirit. Items can be purchased a la carte at each stand (normally for $7-10 a piece), or for a discount using the 5-10 item sampler passes. This 5 hour tour includes a Tour Guide, 10 item Sampler, Souvenir Hurricane Glass, Mardi Gras beads, priority access to rides & more! Guest must be 21 years old and present legal photo ID to purchase and consume alcoholic beverages. Busch Gardens will donate $2 from every paid tour admission to the Sea World® & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund. Mardi Gras season at Busch Gardens began on Jan. 11, 2025 and runs every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday through March 2. Also, with the Martin Luther King holiday, Mardi Gras happens on Monday, Jan. 20. Mardi Gras 2025 at Busch Gardens Tampa was scheduled on weekends beginning January 11 and continuing through March 2, 2025. Advertised on the park’s website as a family-friendly event, Mardi Gras 2025 included live entertainment and special food & beverage items. WILLIAMSBURG— Mardi Gras returns to Busch Gardens Williamsburg starting Jan. 24 and running through March 9. The park promises Big Easy entertainment, over 40 Cajun flavors and thrilling coasters You can find all the details of the Mardi Gras event at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay right here Busch Gardens Mardi Gras. It is a one-of-a-kind party happening on select dates from January to March. The great news is that your park admission ticket includes the Mardi Gras event, allowing you to enjoy the festivities without extra charge. New Orleans-style entertainment for the whole family. This year, the festivities shine brighter than ever before with two all-new shows, including the all-new Carnaval Imaginique: A Golden Jubilee Spectacular, a captivating cirque show filled with singers, dancers, and breathtaking stunts in the Globe Theatre. Mardi Gras Tampa at Busch Gardens is a lively and festive event that celebrates the spirit of Mardi Gras. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay; Dates: January 11, 2025 - March Tempt your taste buds with Mardi Gras-inspired offerings like a Cajun Shrimp Boil, Cajun Mac and Cheese, King Cake cinnamon rolls, and warm beignets. Plus, get a taste of Bourbon Street with handcrafted cocktails such as Hurricanes, Big Easy Mojitos, and King’s Cup Daiquiris. Make the most of your Mardi Gras feast with a 5-Item or 10-Item Celebrate Mardi Gras in style at Busch Gardens! Be sure to plan your visit and check out the event dates and times below for all the festivities. Mardi Gras takes place Fridays through 3 p.m. – 8 p.m. and Saturdays & Sundays + Presidents’ Day 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. now through March 9. Plus, get a taste of Bourbon Street with handcrafted cocktails such as Hurricanes, a Purple Passion Craft Cocktail, and more. Indulge in all your favorite Mardi Gras treats and Cajun eats with a 5-item or Pass Member Exclusive 6-item Food & Beverage Sampler Lanyard. Mardi Gras cabins will open at 12:00pm Mardi Gras at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay happens every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from January 11 through March 2. The Martin Luther King holiday also offers guests an additional day of Mardi Gras fun on Monday, January 20. The Mardi Gras event is included with theme park admission, so it does not require a separate ticket to enjoy. Experience all that our Mardi Gras event has to offer by trying one of our Mardi Gras tasting items on us, including adult beverages for Members who are 21 and older. Make sure to try all our NEW menu items such as the Catfish Po’boy, Cajun Spiked Lemonade, Boudin Sausage, Cajun Mac & Cheese, and Cajun Spiced Chocolate Mousse. Here's a map for the 2025 Mardi Gras food and beverage locations at Busch Gardens Tampa. The food and beverage locations are listed below. If there's a number on the map that's not listed below, it's a "festival merchandise" location. Let the good times roll this weekend and celebrate Mardi Gras at Busch Gardens! This Saturday and Sunday only, guests don’t have to travel far to indulge and get in the New Orleans spirit. At our ALL-NEW Mardi Gras Weekend event, you’ll be transported to the “Big Easy” in our Moroccan Palace Plaza filled with limited-time food
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