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. 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. Yes, your regular admission ticket to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay includes the Mardi Gras event. In addition to the standard admission, you also have the option to enhance your Mardi Gras experience with special upgrades, such as the Mardi Gras 5-Item Food & Beverage Sampler, which allows you to savor the delicious flavors of the festival while enjoying the festivities. 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, High-energy drummers deliver electrifying beats that brings the heart of the French Quarter to Busch Gardens. The two all-new shows are paired with returning favorites like the Mardi Street Party and the Bourbon Street Brigade , offering Big Easy energy throughout the World’s Most Beautiful Theme Park. Enjoy French Quarter flavors throughout the world’s most beautiful theme park during Busch Gardens Mardi Gras! With over 40 Cajun-inspired items to try, there’s savory and sweet bites to indulge in. Read on for an inside look at this year’s event. 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. PDF-1.4 %âãÏÓ 1 0 obj > endobj 2 0 obj >stream Adobe Illustrator 28.6 (Windows) 2024-08-29T16:50:35-04:00 2024-08-29T16:50:35-04:00 2024-08-29T16:50:35-04:00 256 140 JPEG The Real Music Series, Busch Gardens’ longest running concert series, is included with daily park admission, Annual Pass or Fun Cards.Mardi GrasCaptivated by the lively hues and delicious tastes of New Orleans' grandest celebration, Mardi Gras will whisk visitors away to a lively world of bayou-inspired revelry. 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. Take a look at upcoming events and things to do at Busch Gardens Williamsburg. From tasty dishes to frights and lights, we have special events and festivals throughout the year. There's a reason to visit every season with kid concerts, fireworks, Halloween haunted houses and Christmas light displays. 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 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. The best way to experience Busch Gardens Mardi Gras is with a Mardi Gras Sampler. Enjoy five or ten sample selections for one low price and use your lanyard throughout all of the event. Rides. It’s not a visit to Busch Gardens without a ride or two on our iconic coasters! During Mardi Gras, thrill seekers can experience DarKoaster, Pantheon Pass Members can enjoy fan-favorite events like Mardi Gras, the Food & Wine Festival and Bourbon & BBQ—all included with park admission. In 2025, Busch Gardens Pass Members will be the first to experience Wild Oasis, the park’s newest immersive realm before it opens to the public in the spring.
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