TAMPA BAY, Fla. – The good times will be rolling on select weekends at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay.
Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from Jan. 11 through March 2 — including Monday, Jan. 20 — the theme park’s Mardi Gras celebration includes live music and bead-tossing from a spectacular parade.
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For food, guests can indulge in Cajun-inspired cuisine, featuring festival favorites such as shrimp creole, po’ boy sandwiches, crawfish etouffée, and beignets.
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There will be a lineup of Bourbon Street-inspired beverages including handcrafted cocktails like Hurricanes and other refreshing libations.
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 no down payment. Pass Members can enjoy fan-favorite events like Mardi Gras, the Food & Wine Festival and Bourbon & BBQ — all included with park admission.
In 2025, Busch Gardens Pass Members will be the first to experience Wild Oasis, the park’s newest immersive realm, before it opens to the public in the spring.
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