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. You can find all the details of the Mardi Gras event at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay right here Busch Gardens Mardi Gras. It is a one-of-a-kind party happening on select dates from January to March. The great news is that your park admission ticket includes the Mardi Gras event, allowing you to enjoy the festivities without extra charge. 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. What is Busch Gardens Mardi Gras? Busch Gardens Tampa Bay exudes the spirit of Bourbon Street with limited-time entertainment and Cajun cuisine. Enjoy this event between the world-class thrills and animal encounters throughout the park. The best part about this celebration is it is included with park admission! When is Busch Gardens Mardi Gras? 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 Williamsburg is running from January 24th all the way through March 9th. It features select rides (weather pending), an impressive show line up, and a park wide New Orleans inspired food festival. 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. 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 Williamsburg celebrates Mardi Gras every Friday through Sunday through March 3, 2024, with live music, classic Cajun flavors, and Carnaval Imaginique, a cirque show in the Globe Theatre. Busch Gardens Mardi Gras is going on through March 3, 2024, bringing a New Orleans-style flair to the park during this family-friendly celebration. New Orleans-Inspired Eats Taking place on Fridays-Sundays, you can feast like kings and queens on Cajun-inspired cuisine. 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 New Orleans-style entertainment for the whole family. This year, the festivities shine brighter than ever before with two all-new shows, including the all-new Carnaval Imaginique: A Golden Jubilee Spectacular, a captivating cirque show filled with singers, dancers, and breathtaking stunts in the Globe Theatre. 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. 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 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 with limited-time food, cocktails, entertainment and live music just for Mardi Gras at Busch Gardens Tampa! Big Easy, Big Thrills: Busch Gardens Mardi Gras Brings Cajun Flavors, Live Music and a Spectacular Parade to Tampa Bay 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 Monday, January 20. 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 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
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