TAMPA, Fla. — The good times will begin rolling at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay this weekend.


What You Need To Know

  •  Mardi Gras returns to Busch Gardens

  •  The celebration runs weekends and select days Jan. 8 through March 6

  • Live music, entertainment and food

The theme park is kicking off its Mardi Gras celebration on Saturday.

The event, running weekends and select days through March 6, will feature live music, New Orleans-inspired entertainment, and strolling street performers.

Busch Gardens is also offering Cajun-style dishes such as shrimp po’ boy, jambalaya, gumbo and beignets. The menu will also include handcrafted cocktails.

For more information, visit buschgardens.com/tampa.

Ashley Carter - Digital Journalist

Ashley Carter is a digital journalist who covers the fast-paced and ever-changing world of Florida theme parks and attractions. She joined Spectrum News 13 in 2013 and produced around-the-clock news coverage — first on TV and then for the station’s digital platforms.

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