New Tampa Performing Arts Center, 8550 Hunters Village Road, Tampa. 206-554-1764. Mardi Gras Festival: Mardi Gras comes to the farm bringing live New Orleans-style jazz music, stilt walkers You can enjoy New Orleans-style treats, Mardi Gras parades, and live music enhanced with Mardi Gras-style entertainment and live music and catch some festival beads during parades. Included with admission. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Feb. 17-19, 24-26 and March 3-5. Busch Gardens Tampa, 10165 McKinley Drive, Tampa. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay 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. Big Easy Bar, 1704 E Seventh Ave., Tampa. 813-248-3444. Mardi Gras on the Rooftop: Get to the rooftop terrace for this party with an all-you-can-eat Cajun boil and dirty rice, live music by A Celebration of Mardi Gras: Join the Fraternal Society of St John the Apostle in celebrating Mardi Gras with a night of spiritual enrichment, fellowship, networking, Cajun food from the Baton Mardi Gras Events in Tampa Busch Gardens Mardi Gras. January 13-March 3 (select dates) Head on over to Busch Gardens Tampa for a Mardi Gras event like no other in the bay! Inspired by the vibrant colors and delectable flavors of New Orleans’ biggest celebration, Mardi Gras at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay will transport guests to a festive realm of 10165 N McKinley Drive, Tampa, FL 33612 Mardi Gras Tampa at Busch Gardens is a lively and festive event that celebrates the spirit of Mardi Gras. It features colorful parades, live music, delicious cuisine, and more. American Social Tampa 601 S. Harbour Island Blvd. Mardi Gras at MacDinton’s. Offering $3 Bud Lights, $4 360 Vodka and $2 Milagro, be sure to dress up in your most festive Mardi Gras outfit. Tuesday, March 5 MacDinton’s Irish Pub 405 S. Howard Ave. Paczki-Polish Doughnut Dance. Come receive a Polish doughnut in celebration of Fat Tuesday. While Gasparilla is Tampa Bay's version of Mardi Gras, the spirit of Mardi Gras is strong here. The largest Mardi Gras event is the Dunedin Mardi Gras Festival & Parade and that's where the Social Pirate will be on Fat T 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. Dunedin is on Florida’a Gulf Coast, about a 30-minute drive west of Tampa. Dunedin’s Mardi Gras festival and parade will be on Fat Tuesday, March 4. Description: Universal Mardi Gras is a big event that runs through most of February and March. Enjoy live music, parades, and authentic New Orleans cuisine during this celebration. Valid theme park admission is required for this event. Learn more from the Universal Orlando website. SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Gardens Tampa Mardi Gras 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. 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. Dunedin Mardi Gras: Fat Tuesday, or March 4, marks the start of Lent with a big party, and Dunedin always has a big one. The city festival begins at 3 p.m. on Main Street in downtown Dunedin. Be Top 10 Best Mardi Gras Beads in Tampa, FL - February 2025 - Yelp - Bowling Ball House, Universal Studios Florida, Walt Disney World Resort, Gasparilla Pirate Festival, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, Fun Spot America, Dunedin Mardi Gras Parade & Festival, Dollar Tree, EPCOT, Universal Studios Mardi Gras 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. Dunedin is on Florida’a Gulf Coast, about a 30-minute drive west of Tampa. Dunedin’s Mardi Gras festival and parade will be on Fat Tuesday, March 4. The Tampa Gasparilla Pirate Festival takes place in January or February. It's similar to New Orleans' Mardi Gras. Dolphin Quest is closed for maintenance starting February 17.
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