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
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
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.
