Dunedin Mardi Paws: Dress your dogs in colorful outfits and give them some beads for this dog parade before the Dunedin Mardi Gras Run. Free. 8 a.m. Sunday (Feb. 11). Dunedin House of Beer, 927 You can find a vibrant Mardi Gras Parade in Tampa at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. The Bird Gardens area of the park comes to life as entertainers, stilt walkers, and musicians bring the lively Mardi Gras spirit to Tampa Bay during this exciting parade. It's a must-see part of the Mardi Gras celebration at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. Celebrate Mardi Gras 2025 in Tampa with a range of lively events, including mardi gras parades, parties, live music, and delicious food. Join in the celebration and let the good times roll! 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 From crawfish to parades and jazz music, here are 19 Tampa Bay-area events to get you into the spirit of Mardi Gras. Busch Gardens Mardi Gras: Mardi Gras at Busch Gardens features live music, New Mardi Gras Crawfish Boil: What better way to celebrate Mardi Gras than an all-you-can-eat crawfish boil with free Hideaway Lite beer in the beer garden. $55. 1-4 p.m. Feb. 25. Bayboro Brewing Co Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, falls on March 4 this year and is celebrated in many places including Florida. Many Florida cities are hosting Mardi Gras celebrations, including parades, live music 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 Top Mardi Gras Tampa Florida Events You Can’t Miss. Busch Gardens Mardi Gras: Dive into the vibrant celebration of Mardi Gras at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, located at 10165 McKinley Drive, Tampa, FL, where the event spans from January 11 to March 2, including extra festivities on Monday, January 20. 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. When February 21 st and 22 nd, 2025 . Where: Riverfront Park, 199 Water Street, Apalachicola, FL 32320 . Description: The 14 th Annual Apalachicola Mardi Gras Barkus Parade is a celebration for furry friends. 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 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. Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, falls on March 4 this year and is celebrated in many places including Florida. Many Florida cities are hosting Mardi Gras celebrations, including parades, live music Dunedin Mardi Gras Parade Arguably the largest Mardi Gras celebration in all of Tampa Bay, Dunedin’s annual parade features various food and drink vendors, live music and over 50 colorful floats Mardi Gras Parade & Festival. Next date: Tuesday, March 04, 2025 | 03:00 PM to 09:00 PM. Experience a grand celebration with food, drink, music, and a parade featuring over 50 unique, colorful floats. Please no pets, no coolers. The event is from 3-9:00 pm. The parade begins at 7:00 pm along Douglas Avenue, from Beltrees to Skinner. 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: Running through March 2, get jazzed up with Mardi Gras-style entertainment, live music and catch some festival beads (after each parade). Feast like kings and queens Paint & Sip Mardi Gras Event. A comfortable space to work on a Mardi Gras-themed painting, take part in food and drink options with this artistic event. All supplies are provided. $28 ($50 for two) Tuesday, March 5 American Social Tampa 601 S. Harbour Island Blvd. Mardi Gras at MacDinton’s 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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