Mardi Gras at Busch Gardens, Tampa

January 13, 2024 — March 3, 2024 (Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays Only, Plus MLK Day)
Mardi Gras at Busch Gardens Tampa
Celebrate Mardi Gras at Busch Gardens, Tampa as the park features the Big Easy — Florida style. There's Cajun food & cocktails, a parade, and chance to catch some beads... what more do you need really? Like many of the other festivals... there are a couple different Sampler Lanyards available, which really do provide some savings if you're going to try more than a couple of the food and beverage items.

  • The event takes place on Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays only, plus MLK Day (Monday, January 15th, 2024).
  • The event is included with park admission. Food and beverage samples require separate purchase.
  • Sampling kiosk generally open at 12pm and remain open until park close on festival days.
  • Pre-paid "sampling lanyards" are available. Click Here for official lanyard info.

The 2024 Mardi Gras Menu at Busch Gardens Tampa

The Busch Gardens Mardi Gras Event takes place on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays between January 13th and March 3rd, 2024 (along with MLK Monday January 15th, 2024). Mardi Gras Sampler Lanyards are back for 2024 and are a great way to enjoy the event. A 5 Item Sampler Lanyard is $45.00 (plus tax) and a 10 Item Sampler Lanyard is $60.00 (plus tax)… there's even a Pass Member Exclusive 12-item Food & Beverage Sampler Lanyard available (that gives you 12 samples for the price of 10). The Sampler ... ( read more ... )

The 2023 Mardi Gras Menu at Busch Gardens Tampa

The Busch Gardens Mardi Gras Event takes place on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays between January 14th and March 5th, 2023. Below is a text-based line-up for the food booths and menu items that will be available. Mardi Gras Sampler Lanyards are available for 2023 and are a great way to enjoy the event. A 5 Item Sampler Lanyard is $40.00 (plus tax) and a 10 Item Sampler Lanyard is $60.00 (plus tax)… there's even a Pass Member Exclusive 12-item Food & Beverage Sampler Lanyard available!The ... ( read more ... )