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Preview of the Mardi Gras at Busch Gardens

The Annual Festival Returns to the Tampa Bay Theme Park
Date Published: 
January 10, 2024 2:03 PM
Date Updated: 
January 10, 2024 2:15 PM

Get ready to indulge in the sights, sounds, and tastes of New Orleans at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay as they bring the colourful and lively celebration of Mardi Gras to Florida!

From January 13 to March 3, 2024, Busch Gardens will transform into a festive world of bayou-inspired revelry, with various entertainment options suitable for the whole family. You'll be able to enjoy live music from an authentic brass band, catch beads along the parade route, and watch as colourful characters dance down the street.

Mardi Gras at Busch Gardens

The park will be filled with stilt walkers, musicians, and other entertainers who will bring the Mardi Gras spirit to Tampa Bay. And don't forget the food! You'll have the chance to taste some of the most popular Cajun dishes, such as Gumbo, Jambalaya, and Andouille Sausage Po' Boy, and sip on refreshing cocktails like the famous Hurricane.

If you want to indulge in all your favourite Mardi Gras treats and Cajun eats, you can purchase a Mardi Gras Sampler Lanyard with five or ten items starting at $40.

You can experience Mardi Gras as part of your admission ticket.

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