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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. Busch Gardens in Tampa also celebrates Mardi Gras for quite a long time. Busch Gardens’ Mardi Gras celebrations started in January and will end on March 2 – which is the Sunday before Fat 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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 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. 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. 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. 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 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. Fat Tuesday is March 4, marking the traditional end of Carnival and the celebration of Mardi Gras. If a trip to New Orleans isn’t in the cards this year, that doesn’t mean you have to skip the celebration altogether. Here are seven Mardi Gras parties and festivals to attend around the region. Samedi Gras 2025. March 1, 11 a.m. Let the good times roll with limited-time food, cocktails, entertainment and live music just for Mardi Gras at Busch Gardens Tampa! Park Info. 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 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. 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 Mardi Gras festivities are included with park admission. One of the best ways to experience Mardi Gras at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is with an Annual Pass, starting at just $14.25/month + tax with
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