The Big Easy Meets Big Thrills at Busch Gardens Mardi Gras with New
Cajun-Inspired Food, Live Music and a Dazzling Parade

Mardi Gras celebrations roll on every Friday, Saturday and Sunday now
through March 3 and are included with park admission.

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is letting the good times roll as Mardi Gras immerses guests in the vibrant spirit and tastes of the Big Easy every Friday, Saturday and Sunday now through March 3. Get jazzed up with Mardi Gras-style entertainment, live music and catch some festival beads (after each parade). Mardi Gras celebrations are included with park admission.

Guests can also feast like kings and queens on Cajun-inspired cuisine, including new Louisiana Hot Shrimp, Blackened Chicken Slider and Cajun BBQ Short Rib along with classic Mardi Gras faves such as Gumbo, Jambalaya, and Andouille Sausage Po’ Boy. Plus, get a taste of Bourbon Street with handcrafted cocktails such as Hurricanes, a signature "Throw Me Some Beads" Punch, and more. Pass Members can indulge in all their favorite Mardi Gras treats and Cajun eats with a 5, 10 or Pass Member Exclusive 12-item Food & Beverage Sampler Lanyard.

DATES: January 13 through March 3, 2024 - Only on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays

GET TICKETS: https://buschgardens.com/tampa/tickets/theme-park-tickets/

One of the best ways for guests to experience Mardi Gras at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is with an Annual Pass. For as low as a one-time payment of $174 or $14.50/month + tax with NO DOWN PAYMENT, guests can purchase a Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Annual Pass. Guests who purchase an Annual Pass right now will have the opportunity enjoy Mardi Gras, the Food & Wine Festival and attend exciting new events such as Red, White & Brews and Bourbon & BBQ, all included with park admission. In addition, Pass Members also have the special opportunity to be among the first to ride the all-new suspended family coaster Phoenix Rising, coming to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay in Spring 2024! Another way to enjoy all that Busch Gardens Tampa Bay has to offer is with a 2024 Fun Card. Now through Jan. 28 and for as low as $138.99 – same price of a single-day ticket – guests can get park admission through Dec. 31, 2024 and receive an Adventure Island Fun Card free.

To be the first to know about special offers, event details and full concert lineup, guests can follow Busch Gardens Tampa Bay on Facebook, X, Instagram and TikTok.

Busch Gardens® Tampa Bay is the ultimate family adventure, offering 300 acres of fascinating attractions based on exotic explorations around the world. Busch Gardens is a unique blend of thrilling rides, an AZA accredited zoo with thousands of animals representing more than 200 species, and exciting seasonal events all year providing unrivaled experiences for guests of every age. For more information, visit BuschGardensTampa.com. Busch Gardens is owned by SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: SEAS), a leading theme park and entertainment company providing experiences that matter and inspiring guests to protect animals and the wild wonders of our world.