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MARDI GRAS WEEKEND

Family-Friendly Mardi Gras Event

Let the Good Times Roll with Busch Gardens Mardi Gras, select dates from January 8 through March 6.

Get jazzed up with Mardi Gras-style live music and New Orleans-inspired entertainment. Catch some festival beads from strolling performers throughout the day, and get caught up in the fun as you dance through spacious walkways. Feast like kings and queens on classic Cajun cuisine as Busch Gardens brings the “Big Easy” to Tampa Bay. Tempt your taste buds with a signature shrimp po’ boy, hearty jambalaya and gumbo, or specialty sweets like iconic beignets. Handcrafted cocktail classics like Hurricanes join new signature drinks for a perfect pairing with the park’s carefully crafted culinary offering. Try them all with a Mardi Gras Sampler Lanyard!

 

*Event dates and details subject to change and/or cancellation without prior notice. Food & beverage available at an additional cost. Limited quantities of beads available. 

Event Dates

Jan
08
 
–
Mar
06

Every weekend, plus select dates

Noon to park closing

See Park Hours for All Event Dates »

Included with Park Admission

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  • LIVE MUSIC, PARADE AND BEADS

    • MARDI GRAS PARADE – The Bird Gardens come to life as entertainers, stilt walkers and musicians bring the Mardi Gras spirit to Tampa Bay during this lively parade.
    • BEAD GARDEN – What's Mardi Gras without beads? Stop by the Bead Garden for an opportunity to catch beads with your party.
      Select times during event hours. Limited quantity of beads available.
    • BRASS BAND – Enjoy Bourbon street beats and jazz classics as the Brass Band gets the party started in the Bird Gardens.
    • LIVE LOCAL MUSIC – Immerse yourself in the music of New Orleans as local musical groups bring zest to this flavorful event.
      See the daily schedule for show times.

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    Mardi Gras Dining Locations

  • Cupcakes during Mardi Gras at Busch Gardens Tampa

    Xcursions

    Mardi Gras Cupcakes (2 or 4 Packs)


    Rum Tastings


    Artisan Crafts

  • Beignets during Mardi Gras at Busch Gardens Tampa

    Sweet Beignets

    Beignets

    Traditional Powdered Sugar

    Woodford Reserve Chocolate Drizzle

    Banana Foster

    Smoked Bourbon Peach Sour Cocktail
    Woodford Reserve, Peach Sour, Club Soda

  • Jambalya during Mardi Gras at Busch Gardens Tampa

    Jackson Square

    NEW! IMPOSSIBLE™ Dirty Rice
    Spices of New Orleans, Green Onions, IMPOSSIBLE™ Meat 

     

    REIMAGINED! Shrimp & Grits
    Cajun Garlic Shrimp, Smoked Cheddar, Tasso Ham, Stone Ground Grits

     

    Creole-Style Jambalaya 
    Chicken, Andouille Sausage, Tomatoes, Green Onions

    Spiced Vanilla Old-Fashioned Cocktail
    Woodford Reserve, Vanilla, Bitters

  • Hurricanes

    Hurricanes

    Traditional Hurricane
    Served Frozen or Iced

     

    Spike DAT! +$3.50

  • Shrimp Po'boy during Mardi Gras at Busch Gardens Tampa

    Esplanade Street Bites

    NEW! Smoked Peppered Brisket

    Chipotle Cream, New Orleans Kettle Chip, Green Onions


    NEW! Smoked Chicken Po'boy

    Bourbon BBQ, Crisp Lettuce, Pickles


    Shrimp Po’boy

    Crispy Shrimp, Creole Remoulade, Crisp cabbage, Pickles

    Smoked Bloody Mary Cocktail
    Tito’s Vodka, Hickory, Fresh Lemon

  • Guesting enjoying drinks from the giraffe bar

    Giraffe Bar

    Hurricanes


    Select Draft Beers


    Frozen Cocktails


    Cocktails on Tap

  • NOLA Creamery

    NEW! French Quarter Chocolate Amaretto Cheesecake Waffle Cone

    Chocolate Drizzle, Mardi Gras Sprinkles


    REIMAGINED! The Mardi Gras Waffle Cone Sundae

    Salted Caramel Ice Cream, Popcorn, Chocolate Drizzle, Whipped Topping, Wild Morello Cherries


    REIMAGINED! Bourbon Street Cream and Cookie

    Choice of Ice Cream, Warm Chocolate Chip Cookie, Chocolate Drizzle

  • Bayou Beverage
    (Garden Gate Cafe)

    Draft Beer


    Frozen Cocktails

    Strawberry Daiquri

    Piña Colada

    Tampa Vice

    Gold Coin Mojito

    Green Fairy Margarita

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