13 ways to celebrate Mardi Gras in Tampa Bay. Mardi Gras season is upon us, and there are plenty of ways to celebrate in and around the Tampa Bay area. From parades and parties to food and music, there’s something for everyone. Get out and have some fun. You deserve it!

Whether you’re looking for a family-friendly event or a night out with friends, there are plenty of ways to celebrate Mardi Gras in Tampa Bay. From food and music to parades and parties, these events offer something for everyone. Laissez les bons temps rouler! TBT

13 Ways To Celebrate Mardi Gras In Tampa Bay :

• 1. Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval

  Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval – Universal Studios Orlando is hosting a party inspired by Carnaval celebrations from around the world. There will be spectacular floats, food from the bayou to Brazil, live music, concerts, and beads. Daily through April 16. Universal Studios Orlando, 6000 Universal Blvd., Orlando. 407-363- 8000.

• 2. Busch Gardens Mardi Gras

  Busch Gardens Mardi Gras – Busch Gardens Tampa is bringing the Big Easy to Tampa Bay with Mardi Gras-style entertainment, live music, parades, and Cajun cuisine. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Feb. 24-26 and March 3-5. Busch Gardens Tampa, 10165 McKinley Drive, Tampa. 813-884-4386.

  

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• 3. Mardi Gras Workshop

  Mardi Gras Workshop – Kids can celebrate the flavors of Mardi Gras as they learn to make jambalaya, pralines, and king cake at the Young Chefs Academy. $45-$50. 6-7:30 p.m. Friday. Young Chefs Academy, 9690 Seminole Blvd., Seminole. 727-350-458.

• 4. NOLA Nite

  NOLA Nite – Wear a Mardi Gras costume and catch some beads at Tibby’s New Orleans Kitchen for a kick-off party with DJ dancing, specialty menu items, and themed drinks. 6-10 p.m. Friday. Tibby’s New Orleans Kitchen, 1721 W Brandon Blvd., Brandon. 813-315-8443.

  

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• 5. Mardi Gras Carnival Party

  Mardi Gras Carnival Party – Join the Tampa Zumba Crew for a glow workout session with prizes for best dressed, most creative, and more at Studio Flava. 7-9:30 p.m. Friday. Studio Flava, 6630 Garsh Loop, Tampa. 813-515-0189.

• 6. Salty’s Mardi Gras Party

  Salty’s Mardi Gras Party – Dress to impress for the third annual party with a crawfish boil, a Louisiana style menu, live music, hurricanes, king cake shots, beignets, and lots of beads at Salty Shamrock Irish Pub. 7-11 p.m. Friday. Salty Shamrock Irish Pub, 6186 N U.S. 41, Apollo Beach. 813-938-5282

  

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• 7. Florida Mardi Gras

  Florida Mardi Gras – Boogie woogie legend Mitch Woods comes to Florida and is backed by TBone Hamilton and his band at Ka ‘Tiki. 7-11 p.m. Friday. Ka ‘Tiki, 8803 W Gulf Blvd., Treasure Island. 727-360-2272.

• 8. Celebrate Fat Tuesday

  Celebrate Fat Tuesday – Happy’s Bayou Bites has a special Backyard Menu featuring roasted oysters, blackened shrimp, smoked fish spread, spiced crawfish, beer, and wine in conjunction with Dunedin’s Mardi Gras Festival. Live blues music will be provided by LC Williams and the Driver. 1-11 p.m. Saturday. Unrefined Brewery, 312 E Tarpon Ave., Tarpon Springs. 727-940-4822.

  

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• 9. Mardi Gras Backlot Crawfish Boil

  Mardi Gras Backlot Crawfish Boil – Celebrate the Unrefined Brewery’s fourth anniversary and Mardi Gras with music, dancing, costumes, beads, beer specials, and 750 pounds of live crawfish. 1-11 p.m. Saturday. Unrefined Brewery, 312 E Tarpon Ave., Tarpon Springs. 727-940-4822.

• 10. Mardi Gras at the Smokehouse

  Mardi Gras at the Smokehouse – Party on the patio with live music by Matt Zitwer and Tropico Blvd., beads, food and drink specials, and good parade viewing at Dunedin Smokehouse. 1 p.m. Saturday. Dunedin Smokehouse, 471 Main St., Dunedin. 727-736-2227.

  

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• 11. Mardi Gras Bar Crawl

  Mardi Gras Bar Crawl – Dress in purple, green, and gold and join Top Shelf Crawls for a multi-stop crawl through downtown St. Petersburg. Includes a beer koozie, beads, drink specials, and DJ dancing. 21 and older only. $14.99. 2-10 p.m. Saturday. Park and Rec DTSP, 100 Fourth St. S, St. Petersburg. 727-245-9100.

• 12. Mardi Gras 2023

  Mardi Gras 2023 – This 21 and older only party at Floridian Social Club features a second line brass band, elevated circus show, DJ dancing, themed drinks, beads, and a photo booth. $15. 2 p.m. Saturday. Floridian Social Club, 687 Central Ave. N, St. Petersburg. 727-322-4600.

• 13. Uptown Mardi Gras Block Party

  Uptown Mardi Gras Block Party – The third annual party at Fifth Street and Seventh Avenue features live music by Jengle Slap and food. No cover. 7 p.m. Saturday. Party location, 710 Fifth St. N, St. Petersburg.

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