It’s Mardi Gras Baby! Busch Gardens Williamsburg Kicks Off Friday, February 6
Mardi Gras Celebration in Williamsburg
As they say in French, “Laissez les bons temps rouler” or “Let the Good Times Roll” and Busch Gardens Williamsburg sure is taking this to heart. The park will be open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays (plus Presidents’ Day), February 6 – March 8, 2026.
This is a Mardi Gras celebration for the entire family or a date night. Celebrate with jazzy live music, enjoy classic Cajun food, and exciting live entertainment.
Carnaval Imaginique is a must see show and our first stop! This is in the Globe Theater so stop as soon as you get in the park or on your way out, either way don’t miss it! You will be holding your breath until the final second. Included in park admission and if you have the Platinum Membership you get reserved seating.
(NEW) Encore on Bourbon Street is in the San Marco Theatre, which is an outdoor theater. Just think Motown soul and Mardi Gras energy together. With four dynamic vocalists and all live music, it’s a feel-good celebration. Show included in park admission.
Take a break in the Das Festhaus. Enjoy a quick snack or a full meal and immerse yourself in the New Orleans Jazz Band. This is an exciting performance as the band walks through the audience as they make their way to the stage.
Be sure to grab the Masquerade Scavenger Hunt when you enter the park. Kids will enjoy looking for the hidden masks throughout the park. Local tip, two kid friendly areas open for kids: Sesame Street Forest of Fun and Land of Dragons. Both are excellent places for kids to play and great for kid rides.
Over 40 Mardi Gras inspired food options including Cajun Shrimp Boil, Cajun Mac and Cheese, King Cake cinnamon rolls. We HIGHLY recommend the beignets at Cafe Lulu in France!
TIP: Grab the 5 or 10 item Sampler Card, currently they are on sale for 20% off but don’t wait we’re not sure how long the sale will last.
Check out the 2026 Busch Gardens Williamsburg Memberships, right now you can save up to 35%. AND be sure to register for the FREE 2-Park Preschool Pass which offers unlimited admission to Busch Gardens Williamsburg and Water Country USA for kids 3 – 5 years old, get offer HERE. Don’t wait this is a limited time offer!
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