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Select a 5 or 10-item Mardi Gras Sampler to enjoy entrees, desserts, beer, wine, specialty beverages and more. Starting as low as $40. Click here for Mardi Gras Drinks and Food Sampler upgrades. • Mix and match FIVE or TEN sample items at Busch Gardens Williamsburg Mardi Gras kiosk locations only. 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. 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. 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. Clancy’s Cajun Creations and Grogan’s Pub (England) Mardi Street Party. Ireland Village transforms into a New Orleans-style celebration, bringing the energy and excitement of Mardi Gras to life! Dance along with the Grand Marshal, the Royal Court, and their lively krewe of Jesters in a vibrant spectacle filled with dazzling performances, high-energy music, and non-stop fun. 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 Busch Gardens’ 50th anniversary celebration! From January 24 through March 9, 2025 experience Big Easy entertainment, over 40 Cajun flavors and thrilling coasters every Friday through Sunday, plus Presidents’ Day. 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 Let the good times roll with food, cocktails, entertainment and live music – Mardi Gras style! *Included with park admission. Event dates and details subject to change and/or cancellation without prior notice. Busch Gardens’ Mardi Gras celebration is back to offer a family-friendly way to let the good times roll. The amusement park will be open Fridays through Sundays (plus Presidents Day) through March 3, offering Mardi Gras–themed events, performances, and specialty foods. “The Big Easy Meets Big Thrills” is the theme for this event. Busch Gardens Mardi Gras will run Fridays through Sundays from Jan. 28 – Feb. 27, including President’s Day. BGW announced that the celebration will include “Carnaval Imaginique,” an all Mix and match FIVE or TEN sample items at Busch Gardens Williamsburg Mardi Gras kiosk locations only. Sample selections include: entrees, desserts, 10 oz. beer, 3 oz. wine, 7 oz. cocktail or 12 oz. specialty non-alcoholic beverage (excludes flights and souvenirs). 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. Mardi Street Party. Ireland Village transforms into a New Orleans-style celebration, bringing the energy and excitement of Mardi Gras to life! Dance along with the Grand Marshal, the Royal Court, and their lively krewe of Jesters in a vibrant spectacle filled with dazzling performances, high-energy music, and non-stop fun. Continue the fun and bring a friend to celebrate Mardi Gras this season. Members can visit their portal or a self-service kiosk February 1 – 23 to obtain the guest ticket. (Member must accompany guest to park. One per Member Ticket must be used between February 1 - 23). MEMBER SIGN IN. EXCLUSIVE Mardi Gras Beads 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 Street Party. Ireland Village transforms into a New Orleans-style celebration, bringing the energy and excitement of Mardi Gras to life! Dance along with the Grand Marshal, the Royal Court, and their lively krewe of Jesters in a vibrant spectacle filled with dazzling performances, high-energy music, and non-stop fun. EAT & DRINK all day long at participating Busch Gardens Williamsburg locations. Guests will receive a wristband that will allow them to go through a restaurant line once every 90 minutes for one day at these participating culinary locations: Das Festhaus, Marco Polo's Marketplace, . Trappers Smokehouse, Les Frites, German Pretzels and Beer. Mardi Gras Crawl. Enjoy the best of Busch Gardens' Mardi Gras including your own Park Guide to escort you through our decorate villages as you taste the flavors of Cajun treats, ultimate sweets and cocktails that can only be found in the deep south. Note: Booking requires a minimum of 2 people for reservation.
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