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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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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 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. 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. 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. 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 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 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. One example is the festive parade, which showcases performers who toss beads as they march to the beat of an authentic brass band. All Mardi Gras activities at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay qualify as family-friendly, especially the bead tossing, which the kids that attend love. Mardi Gras 2025 Parade at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay 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. 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. January 7, 2025 Big Easy, Big Thrills: Busch Gardens Mardi Gras Brings Cajun Flavors, Live Music and a Spectacular Parade to Tampa Bay WHAT: Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is bringing the vibrant spirit of the Big Easy to life with its Mardi Gras celebration, running every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from January 11 through March 2, including 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
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