We don’t just mean the fam or friends your heading to the Resort with. Mardi Gras is famous for its ‘Krewes’ which represent the communities and neighbourhood party-goers belong to. As Mardi Gras takes over the Resort, each area will be home to flamboyantly dressed Krewes atop showstopping Insta-worthy static parade floats. Located in front of the iconic Towers, our food stalls have got delicious food from around the world including Mardi Gras King Cake, classic jambalaya and refreshing slushie cocktails. We’ve transformed the area around the lake into our very own Food Street giving guests the opportunity to gorge (we mean experience) a variety of different Alton Towers Resort is gearing up for the ultimate escape this May half term as the Mardi Gras inspired takeover returns from 20 th May. The carnival style celebration is set to dazzle with high energy entertainment, showstopping costumes and a fantabulous parade for the ultimate street party vibe. The pontoon was short-lived and did not return in 2023, with the X Sector Krewe also not returning. The rest of the festival’s floats and krewes were relocated to the area around Food Street, offering a much more condensed event, between Towers Street and the Towers. In 2024, Alton Towers took it from the streets, when Mardi Gras was cancelled. When is Alton Towers Mardi Gras Mardi Gras opens at Alton Towers on Saturday, May 20 and runs until Sunday, June 18. The theme park is open from 10am to 4pm during the week, and until 5pm on weekends. Alton Towers are preparing for their annual Mardi Gras celebration. The much-loved event will commence on Saturday, lasting until June 18. The Staffordshire resort’s festivities take place almost three months after the traditional Mardi Gras period – but that doesn’t, by any stretch, mean that they hold back. From fantastic food to enthralling entertainment, there’s [] Alton Towers Resort is gearing up for the ultimate escape this May half term as the Mardi Gras inspired takeover returns from 20 th May. The carnival style celebration is set to dazzle with high energy entertainment, showstopping costumes and a fantabulous parade for the ultimate street party vibe. This May and June join us in getting the summer vibes going as Mardi Gras returns to Alton Towers for 2023! This Carnival inspired takeover will dazzle you with an explosion of colours, sounds, high energy entertainment and so much more! Not forgetting that you will have the chance to ride our thrilliant world-class rollercoasters and fantabulous family faves as well as try some utterly TowersTimes is one of the most popular unofficial websites dedicated to the UK’s number one theme park, Alton Towers Resort. With the most up-to-date news, an insightful resort guide, in depth hints, tips and information, and the largest collection of historical media online, TowersTimes is an unbeatable resource for the Staffordshire theme park. Alton Towers Resort is gearing up for the ultimate escape this May half term as the Mardi Gras inspired takeover returns from 20th May. The carnival style celebration is set to dazzle with high energy entertainment, showstopping costumes and a fantabulous parade for the ultimate street party vibe. 09:26 - Joss . Alton Towers Resort’s Mardi Gras is back! The carnival-inspired takeover is set to dazzle, thanks to an explosion of colours, sounds, and high-energy entertainment including even more sensational performers! 27th - 28th September. 3rd - 5th, 10th - 12th, 17th October - 2nd November This May and June join us in getting the summer vibes going as Mardi Gras returns to Alton Towers for 2023! This Carnival inspired takeover will dazzle you with an explosion of colours, sounds, high energy entertainment and so much more! Not forgetting that you will have the chance to ride our thrilliant world-class rollercoasters and fantabulous family faves as well as try some utterly The pontoon was short-lived and did not return in 2023, with the X Sector Krewe also not returning. The rest of the festival’s floats and krewes were relocated to the area around Food Street, offering a much more condensed event, between Towers Street and the Towers. In 2024, Alton Towers took it from the streets, when Mardi Gras was cancelled. This May join Alton Towers in getting the summer vibes going with the brand-new Alton Towers Mardi Gras! The start of Mardi Gras also saw the arrival of Sir Algenon’s Time-Travelling Starship on the stage erected on the Front Lawns, with the inventor-explorer joined on adventures by friends including Darwin the Dodo, Eric the Yeti, Fin the Shark, new character Rusty the Robot and returning favourite Squirrel Nutty! Its the first day of the brand new Mardi Gras event at Alton Towers! Check out this vlog for what's on this year until 21st June! We catch all the entertainm Mardi Gras. Whilst the real Mardi Gras takes place earlier in the year, the Alton Towers Mardi Gras generally runs from the end of May to the start of June. Otherwise the event is very much on theme with Mardi Gras, with a carnival atmosphere and special food items. Previous years have also included parades of decorated floats. Oktoberfest Alton towers resort’s Mardi Gras is back this spring! The carnival-inspired takeover is set to dazzle, thanks to an explosion of colours, sound, and high-ene Alton Towers Mardi Gras is a brand new event for 2021 running from the 22nd May - 20th June! During this carnival celebration the park is full of colourful d
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