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Celebrate Mardi Gras at Busch Gardens in Tampa

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is celebrating Mardi Gras.

Inspired by the vibrant colors and delectable flavors of New Orleans’ biggest celebration, Mardi Gras at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay will transport guests to a festive realm of bayou-inspired fanfare featuring Cajun-inspired culinary delights and spirited entertainment offerings for the entire family.

Feast on Authentic Cajun Cuisine

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay has brought the “Big Easy” to Tampa Bay with Mardi Gras-inspired culinary offerings. Guests will be able to feast like kings and queens with classic New Orleans-style offerings ranging from gumbo, jambalaya, beignets, and much more. Plus, let the good times flow with classic bayou-inspired cocktails including Hurricanes, Spiced Rum Sangria and an all-new “Throw Me Some Beads” punch. Some of the new food items are:

  • NEW! - Andouille Sausage Po’Boy
  • NEW! - Crawfish Etouffee
  • NEW! - Dirty Rice & Beans
  • NEW! - King Cake Donut
  • NEW! - Shrimp Creole

Guests can best enjoy all the food and cocktail options with a Mardi Gras Sampler Lanyard. Starting at $40 for a 5-punch lanyard with a 10-punch option and an exclusive 12-punch lanyard for Pass Members, Sampler Lanyards are available to purchase online.

Enjoy Colorful Beads and Brass Beats

The spirit of the bayou lives on at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay with jazzed up music and festive fanfare of costume performers that bring the celebration of Mardi Gras to life. This year’s parade will be bigger than ever with new festive characters throughout the entire route, starting at the Zagora Café and Market through the Coke Canopy, allowing guests to catch beads along the way and march to the beat of live music from an authentic brass band.

Pay for a Day, Play and Splash All Year

For the price of a single day admission ticket to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, guests can secure their 2023 Fun Card guaranteeing year-round access to events included with park admission such as Mardi Gras as well as award-winning rollercoasters like Iron Gwazi, thrilling attractions such as Serengeti Flyer, and endless waterpark fun under the sun at Adventure Island Water Park. Guests are encouraged to take advantage of this exclusive two-park limited-time offer, where purchasing a Busch Gardens Fun Card for $132.99 will automatically get them an Adventure Island Fun Card for FREE.

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