Overview
Time to get jazzed! Let the good times roll with seasonal food and entertainment offerings at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay from January 13 through March 3!
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 13 through March 3 on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays (as well as Martin Luther King Jr. Day) in 2024.
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.
Hurricanes
Louisiana Hot Shrimp
New Orleans Spiced Shrimp served with Cheddar Grit Cake
Crawfish Etouffee
Thick Stew served over White Rice with Creole Seasonings
Blackened Chicken Slider
Blackened Chicken, Spicy Bread & Butter Pickles, Lettuce, Tomato, Brioche Bun
Hurricane
Light Rum, Dark Rum, Triple Sec, Monin Red Passion Fruit, Citrus Juice
Green Giant
Monin Granny Smith Apple, Citrus Juice
My Boy Blue
Monin Blue Raspberry, Citrus Juice
Florida Tea
Green Tea, Grenadine, Citrus Punch
Sweet Treats
Beignets
Beignets with Powdered Sugar
The Voodoo Lounge
Raspberry French 75
Gin, Prosecco, Monin Blue Raspberry, Citrus Juice
Hurricane
Light Rum, Dark Rum, Triple Sec, Monin Red Passion Fruit, Citrus Juice
Bourbon Street Daisy
Bourbon, Triple Sec, Grapefruit juice
The Red Snapper
Whiskey, Amaretto, Cranberry Juice, Lemon and Lime Juice
Rum Runner
Pineapple Rum, Dark Rum, Banana Liquor, Blackberry Liquor, Grenadine, Lemon and Lime Juice
Blackberry Mule
Vodka, Monin Blackberry, Ginger, Lemon and Lime Juice
Abita Brewing | Mardi Gras Bock
Covington, LA | 6.5% ABV | 25 IBU
Abita Bock is brewed with pale, pilsner, and caramel malts and German Perle hops. Rich malt flavor and full body.
Keel Farms | King Cake Cider
Plant City, FL
New Orleans-Style Cider Blend
Esplanade Street Bites
Andouille Sausage Po’ Boy
French Baguette, Andouille Sausage, Pickled Onions, Spicy Tomato Jam
Dirty Rice & Beans
Black Beans, Tomatoes, Trinity Mix, Garlic, Cumin, Cinnamon
Cajun BBQ Short Rib
Slow Roasted BBQ Beef Short Rib, Corn Puree
Creamery
Crepe Suzette
French Crepe, Caramel Sauce, Sliced Oranges, Soft Serve Ice Cream
Chicory & Chocolate Crepes
Chocolate infused with Coffee, French Crepe, Soft Serve Ice Cream
Jackson Square
Shrimp Creole
Tomatoes, Trinity Mix, Garlic, Shrimp, Cajun Seasoning
Jambalaya
Sausage (chorizo, andouille, smoked) Rice, Tomatoes, Garlic, Trinity Mix, Creole Seasoning
Sausage Gumbo
Chicken, Smoked Sausage, Tomatoes, Okra, Trinity Mix, Garlic, Flour, Bacon Fat, Cheddar Cornbread
Springs Taproom
The “NOLA” Sandwich, Housemade Voodoo Chips
French Baguette, Capicola, Olive Ham, Soppressata, Mozzarella, Provolone, Remoulade Sauce, House Made Chips
Abita Brewing | Vanilla Triple Dog
Covington, LA | 8% ABV | 30 IBU
Robust dark ale. Velvety ale, pale, caramel and chocolate malts and Willamette hops, aged with whole vanilla beans. Rich body and color with chocolate, vanilla and toffee-like flavors.
Magnanimous Brewing | Carnival King Hazy IPA
Tampa, FL
Triple Hopped IPA
French Quarter Wines
Wine
Red or White
Wine Flight
Choice of 3 wines, sample size
Busch Gardens Mardi Gras Entertainment
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.