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? Like many of the festivals at Busch Gardens ... there are different Sampler Lanyards options 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 most Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays between the festival start and end dates.
- 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.