SeaWorld San Diego is bringing back New Orleans flare, food, and festivities with the return of Mardi Gras. The excitement of Mardi Gras comes to life with a party vibe full of new live music and performances including a New Orleans Jazz band, Mardi-Gras processional, Louisiana-inspired laser show, plus multiple performers, colorful costumes, and festive decor.

Guests can indulge in new and returning menu items including king cake, beignets, and gumbo. The event runs every weekend from Jan. 21 to Feb. 26, plus select dates.

Mardi Gras is included with park admission. Event times are subject to change or cancellation without notice. See seaworld.com/san-diego/park-info/theme-park-hours for the daily schedule.

Bourbon Street-Style Entertainment

Guests are cordially invited to join the park’s colorful cast of performers to let the good times roll. SeaWorld will be jumping with upbeat, musical fun with the new Mardi Gras-inspired processional led by Mardi Gras Madame, Mama, and full of festive performers, including stilt walkers, dancers, and jugglers. The processional will move around the park, encouraging park partygoers to join along the way and culminate at the Mardi Gras stage. The processional will end, yet the party continues as the crowd will be treated to a rousing song and dance number, “No Bad News.”

The Mardi Gras stage will also showcase performances by New Orleans Good Time Jazz Band, performers from the San Diego Circus Center, and a DJ every event day. During the evening hours, guests can walk through the SeaWorld Tunnel of Lights and watch a new special laser Louisiana-inspired light show, both filled with traditional Mardi Gras colors. The festival area will also include a face-painting booth, ribbons, lights, masks, and more!

Tastes of New Orleans

Guests can indulge in classic food dishes including a choice of Shrimp or Roast Beef Po’Boys, plus Muffulettas and Andouille Sausage and Shrimp Jambalaya. Vegetarians can choose from new menu items including a plant-based Dirty Rice, Seafood Jambalaya, and Hush Puppies. A sweet side of Mardi Gras returns with beignets or guests can opt for the new Pecan Praline King Cake, both pair perfectly with Chicory Coffee. Drink options will also be aplenty, with a beer trailer and mimosa bar serving Mint Juleps, Hurricanes, and Abita New Orleans Beer.

“We’re excited to bring an even bigger and better Mardi Gras experience to SeaWorld San Diego this year,” said Tim Hamilton, vice president of entertainment at SeaWorld San Diego. “Guests are invited to join the soiree because we’re offering a true New Orleans-style party. Just like dancing in the streets, our guests will be dancing through the park and immersed in the sights, sounds, and tastes of a San Diego-style Mardi Gras. Laissez le bon temps rouler!”

To get the most out of all SeaWorld has to offer, guests can have unlimited visits throughout 2023* for the price of a single-day ticket with a Fun Card. *Some restrictions and blockout dates apply. Fun Card valid through Dec. 31.

For more information on events and park hours, and to purchase tickets and/or Fun Cards, visit SeaWorldSanDiego.com.