Busch Gardens Mardi Gras Celebration

Busch Gardens hosts major Mardi Gras celebrations through March 5

Are you missing all of the parade fun after Gasparilla? Look no further than Busch Gardens, as Mardi Gras returns to Tampa's favorite theme park!

Until March 5th, the park will have all of the fun of the Big Easy as it hosts parades, big bands, and plenty of beads, Listen to the sounds of Bourbon Street as the Brass Band plays jazz and swing music in The Bird Gardens! Grab some Mardi Gras beads at the "Bead Balcony"! 

Guests can also enjoy Cajun-inspired dishes and treats on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays starting at noon. Enjoy classics such as etouffee, gumbo, jambalaya, muffulettas, and po'boys in the park. In addition, vendors will be offering new takes on the sweet staples of Mardi Gras such as king cake doughnuts,  a "Brace Yourself" cupcake inspired by the signature hurricane cocktail, and of course, beignets. There will also be plenty of refreshments to try while you let the good times roll, like king cake ale, Sazeracs, Pimm's cups,  and a "Throw Me Some Beads" punch. You can also partake in a special Food & Beverage Sampler Lanyard to try a little bit of everything!