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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Busch Gardens’ Mardi Gras celebrations started in January and will end on March 2 – which is the Sunday before Fat Tuesday – every day from noon until closing time. You don’t have to pay When is Busch Gardens Mardi Gras? In 2025, Busch Gardens Mardi Gras will be held on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from January 11 through March 7. How much are tickets to Busch Gardens Mardi Gras? Busch Gardens Mardi Gras is included with your admission. Discounted tickets to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay are available through us at Orlando Informer. 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. 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. Things to Do Stay Food + Drink Events Meetings 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. 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) 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 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 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). Let the good times roll! Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind party at Busch Gardens Mardi Gras, on select dates from January 11 - March 2. Busch Gardens Mardi Gras is included with park admission. Food, beverages and upgrades are available at an additional cost. 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. All-new! Let the rhythms of the Big Easy ignite your spirit as The Craw Daddies take the stage during Busch Gardens Mardi Gras! High-energy drummers deliver electrifying beats that brings the heart of the French Quarter to the World’s Most Beautiful Theme Park. 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 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 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.
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