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Mardi Gras returns to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay with Big Easy fun, flavor

Celebrate Mardi Gras weekends Jan. 24–March 1

Mardi Gras at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay (United Parks & Resorts)

TAMPA, Fla. – Mardi Gras is back at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, bringing jazz, Cajun flavors, and thrills every weekend from Jan. 24 to March 1.

This year, Busch Gardens is turning up the jazz and the jamboree for the whole family.

Mardi Gras at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay entertainment (United Parks & Resorts)

Returning entertainment includes:

  • The Queen’s Mardi Gras Jamboree - This festive procession is all about the rhythm, the revelry, and the joy of celebration.
  • Bead Balcony - Stop by the Bead Balcony for an opportunity to catch beads get in the carnival spirit.
  • Brass Animals – Talented performers get the party started as they play jazz classics and beats from Bourbon Street
Mardi Gras at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay (United Parks & Resorts)

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Guests can savor over 25 Cajun-inspired dishes, like the crawfish boudin ball and creamy shrimp and grits. There are also handcrafted cocktails and beignets.

For those who want to taste it all, the Mardi Gras sampler lanyard offers five delicious punches for $34.99. Buy a Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Fun Card and get free access to Adventure Island, with unlimited visits to both parks through 2026.


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