<div id="c3be0912bb716eee4ca644c1dfc4ecde4"></div>Mardi Gras is approaching, friends! In just a few short days, the celebrations will kick off in Tampa Bay and around the country. If you’re local to the Tampa area and aren’t sure where or how to celebrate Mardi Gras and Fat Tuesday, you’re in luck! We’re listing the local Mardi Gras events you should attend this year. Check them out!
Mardi Gras Events in Tampa
Busch Gardens Mardi Gras
January 13-March 3 (select dates)
Head on over to Busch Gardens Tampa for a Mardi Gras event like no other in the bay! Inspired by the vibrant colors and delectable flavors of New Orleans’ biggest celebration, Mardi Gras at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay will transport guests to a festive realm of bayou-inspired fanfare.
Enjoy Cajun inspired culinary delights, a lively parade with new festive characters, multicolored beads, an authentic brass band playing live and spirited entertainment offerings for the entire family. Mardi Gras is included with daily park admission, Annual Pass or Fun Cards.
Mardi Gras NOLA Nite at Tibby’s
Friday, February 9 from 6 pm-10 pm
Celebrate Mardi Gras with a Live DJ and Cajun food at Tibby’s New Orleans Kitchen in Brandon. There will be drink specials throughout the night.
Free (food and drinks not included).
Mardi Gras Crawfish Boil at Bayboro Brewing
Saturday, February 10 at 2 pm
Enjoy live. music and all you can eat crawfish in the gorgeous, shaded beer garden at Bayboro Brewing.
$60
St. Pete Mardi Gras Bar Crawl
Saturday, February 10 from 2pm-10pm
Enjoy music, entertainment, DJs, giveaways, and more at The One Night Stand in St. Pete!
$15 per person.
Mardi Gras Festival at Raprager Farm
Saturday, February 17-Sunday, February 18 at 7 pm
Raprager is throwing a Mardi Gras party for the whole family. Admission includes one drink ticket. There will be street level performers, stilt walkers, jugglers, Snake Girl, dancers, acrobatics, beads, themed food and drinks, live music, and Mardi Gras bands. They will also have their usual farm activities such as hayrides, petting zoo, axe throwing, corn hole, and more.
$20 per person
Mardi Gras Dunedin Parade
Saturday, February 10 at 7:00
Head over to downtown Dunedin for a Mardi Gras Experience! Enjoy beads and a parade featuring more than 50 floats.
Free to attend.
Heading to Orlando? Be sure to check out How to Have an Epic Date at Universal Orlando Mardi Gras 2024 (orlandodatenightguide.com).
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