Overview
Time to get jazzed! Let the good times roll with seasonal food and entertainment offerings at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay from January 11 through March 7!
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?
In 2025, Busch Gardens Mardi Gras will be held on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from January 11 through March 7.
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
Green Fairy Craft Standard Cocktail
Vodka, Triple Sec, Green Apple, and Margarita flavors
Hurricane Craft Standard Cocktail
Light and Dark Rum, Triple Sec, Passionfruit, and Margarita Flavors
Carnival King by Magnanimous
Ology Blended Auras Amber Lager
Balanced malt sweetness and slight hoppy amber ale
Hard Seltzers
Coca-Cola and water products
Sweet Treats
Mardi Gras “King Cake style” Beignet
Drizzles of kiwi-lime, mango, blackberry sauces to celebrate the colors of Mardi Gras
Bourbon Street Beignet
Assorted berries macerated in a sweet bourbon
Bottled Beer
Hard Seltzers
Coca-Cola and water products
The Voodoo Lounge
Sidecar Craft Standard Cocktail
Brandy, Triple Sec with Pink Lemonade Flavor
Blackberry Smash Craft Standard Cocktail
Bourbon, Blackberry Brandy, with Mojito flavors
Mardi Gras Bock by Abita
Traditional bock ale with a malty flavor
Passion of the Heights by Florida Avenue Brewing
Tropical wheat ale
Esplanade Street Bites
Shrimp Creole, Rice
Shrimp simmered in butter with garlic, holy trinity (onions, red bell peppers, celery), Worcestershire sauce, tomatoes, tabasco
Coke and water products
Jackson Square
Crawfish Etouffe, Rice
Crawfish simmered in a sauce with the holy trinity (onions, green bell peppers, celery) and tomatoes, thickened with a blond roux served over rice
Bourbon Street Daisy Craft Standard Cocktail
Bourbon, Triple Sec with Margarita Flavor
Purple Passion Craft Standard Cocktail
Vodka, Pineapple Juice, Blackberry Brandy, Desert Pear and Margarita Flavors
Amber Lager by Abita
Amber lager
Let Us Eat Cake by Florida Avenue Brewing
Strawberry shortcake lager
Bottled Beer
Hard Seltzers
Coca-Cola and water products
Street Bites
Cajun Rice
Black beans, tomatoes, Beyond Burger meat, holy trinity (onions, green bell peppers, celery), garlic, cumin, cinnamon, rice, Cajun seasoning
Andouille Sausage Po’ Boy
Andouille sausage, caramelized onions, Cajun ketchup, served on a soft roll
Bottled Beer
Hard Seltzers
Coca-Cola and water products
The Creamery
Banana Foster Crepe a’ la mode
Sliced bananas, caramel, dark rum topped with vanilla soft serve
Strawberry Crepe a’ la mode
Strawberries, strawberry glaze topped with vanilla soft serve
Fountain Drinks
French Quarter Wines
Red Wine
Selection of Red Wines
White Wine
Selection of White Wines
Coca-Cola and water products
Twisted Tails
Boudin Pretzel
Boudin sausage encased in Twisted Tails famous pretzel dough, remoulade sauce
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 Animals
You like jazz? Head over to the Bird Gardens to enjoy the sounds of Mardi Gras from this popular nationwide group. Please see park hours for showtimes.