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Busch Gardens Mardi Gras: Complete Guide and Overview

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Overview

Time to get jazzed! Let the good times roll with seasonal food and entertainment offerings at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay from January 14 through March 5!

What is Busch Gardens Mardi Gras?

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay exudes the spirit of Bourbon Street with limited-time entertainment and Cajun cuisine. Enjoy this event between the world-class thrills and animal encounters throughout the park. The best part about this celebration is it is included with park admission

When is Busch Gardens Mardi Gras?

Busch Gardens Mardi Gras happens between January 14 through March 5 on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays in 2023.

How much are tickets to Busch Gardens Mardi Gras?

Busch Gardens Mardi Gras is included with your admission. Discounted tickets to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay are available through us at Orlando Informer.

What is there to do at Busch Gardens Mardi Gras?

Busch Gardens Mardi Gras Food

Food locations are open on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays starting at noon.

Xcursions

Big Easy Rum Bundt Cake

Mardi Gras Signature Cupcakes
Lemon & Lime Krewe Cupcake
“Brace Yourself” Hurricane Cupcake
Chocolate Flambeaux Cupcake
“Let the good times roll” Cupcake

Bourbon & Whiskey Tasting

Bubba’s Secret Stills Marshmallow Chocolate Whiskey

Bubba’s Secret Stills Burnt Sugar Whiskey

Horse Soldier Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Ammunition Straight Rye Whiskey

Sweet Treats

Beignets from Busch Gardens Mardi Gras
Beignets from Busch Gardens Mardi Gras

King Cake Donut

Beignets

Hurricanes

Hurricane
Silver & Gold Rum, Passionfruit, Margarita Mix

“Throw Me Some Beads” Punch
Blanco Tequila, Pineapple Rum, Melon, Margarita Mix

Spiced Rum Sangria
Red Wine and Spiced Rum

Mardi Gras Bock
By Abita Brewing

King Cake Ale
By Mudbug Brewing

Esplanade Street Bites

Andouille Sausage Po’ Boy
French baguette, with andouille sausage, spicy remoulade, and shredded lettuce

Crawfish Etouffee
A thick stew served over rice with crawfish and Creole seasonings

Dirty Rice & Beans
A traditional Louisiana Creole dish made from white rice which gets its color from being cooked with small pieces of beef, green bell pepper, celery, and onion then spiced with cayenne and black pepper

Jackson Square

Gumbo
Hearty stew of roux with andouille sausage and chicken

Shrimp Creole
Delicious shrimp, tomatoes and the holy trinity of onion, bell pepper, and celery with a peppery kick

Jambalaya
Cajun/Creole rice dish with onion, celery, and bell peppers sauteed with andouille sausage

Nola Creamery

Mardi Gras Parfait

Mini “Mardi” Bundt Cake

Springs Taproom

Muffuletta
With salami, capicola, mortadella, mozzarella cheese, provolone, and Creole olive salad

House-made Voodoo Chips
A blend of sweet & spicy with Cajun flair and a hint of smoky BBQ sweetness

Sazerac

Pimm’s Cup

Mardi Gras Bock
By Abita Brewing

King Cake Ale
By Mudbug Brewing

Busch Gardens Mardi Gras Entertainment

Enjoy the sounds of Bourbon Street from the Brass Band at Busch Gardens Mardi Gras
Enjoy the sounds of Bourbon Street from the Brass Band at Busch Gardens Mardi Gras

Mardi Gras Parade

Watch as the Bird Gardens become filled with performers, stilt walkers, and musicians who bring the spirit of New Orleans to Busch Gardens. Please check park hours for showtimes.

“Bead Balcony”

Participate in the Mardi Gras tradition of catching beads to accessorize your outfit for this special celebration. Please know that limited quantities of beads are available and check park hours for tossing times.

Brass Band

You like jazz? Head over to the Bird Gardens to enjoy the sounds of Mardi Gras with the Brass Band. Please see park hours for showtimes.