Mardi Gras at SeaWorld San Diego

All New! Mardi Gras

SeaWorld San Diego is bringing the excitement of Mardi Gras to Southern California!

This New Orleans-style carnival event comes complete with live music, colorful costumes, and All-New Mardi Gras-infused Creole and Cajun food favorites like hearty jambalaya, those ever-popular beignets, and much more. Don’t miss your chance to feel that French Quarter vibe, dance in the streets, and indulge in all the flavor and fun that only Mardi Gras can bring. “Laissez le bon temps rouler!"

Saturdays and Sundays, Feb. 5 - 27, including Friday, Feb. 18 & Monday, Feb. 21 and is included with park admission.

Saturdays & Sundays

Feb
05
 
–
Feb
27

including Friday, Feb. 18 & Monday, Feb. 21

Event Activities

  • SeaWorld Mardi Gras Beignets

    All New! Mardi Gras-Infused Foods

    Cajun Food favorites like jambalaya, po-boy sandwiches, shrimp and andouille skewers with dirty rice, those ever-popular beignets, and much more. Available at SkyTower Lawn on Mardi Gras event dates.
    View Menu

  • Holly Street Stompers

    Live Music & DJ Performances

    Check out the Good Time Jazz band on the SkyTower stage to hear some of your favorite Mardi Gras-themed songs. The New Orleans-inspired Jazz and Dixieland music will make you feel like you are on Bourbon Street! Plus, dance the night away as our SeaWorld DJ plays some of your favorite tunes.
    See Schedule

  • SeaWorld Mardi Gras Performer

    Mardi Gras Performers & Activities

    Throughout the day near SkyTower stage, come see our talented SeaWorld performers as they show off their costumes and lead family-friendly games and activities. While at SkyTower lawn, have your face painted, and then join our performers as they lead a parade!
    See Parade Schedule

  • SeaWorld San Diego Tunnel of Light

    Tunnel of Lights

    For the ultimate insta-worthy moment, walk through a shimmering, Mardi Gras-music activated tunnel of over 5,000 colorful lights! Dancing is highly encouraged.