February 11 - 26
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Let The Good Times Roll!
Six Flags Mardi Gras Festival
The music, flavors and culture of New Orleans are alive at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom during Six Flags Mardi Gras Festival. Gather beads during the Mardi Gras Procession. Taste delicious Cajun food offerings reminiscent of the bayou. Plus enjoy additional live entertainment and colorful décor along with world-class rides and animal attractions.
World-Class Rides
The fun only gets better with Six Flags Discovery Kingdom’s collection of world class thrill for every member of the family including the newest addition to the park, Sidewinder Safari!
Big Easy Entertainment
Enjoy live music that you can’t help but get up and dance to, watch the Mardi Gras Procession for an opportunity to catch your very own beads, and celebrate with some special characters that made the trip from New Orleans.
Flavors from the Bayou
Eat like a king and queen with the authentic food and drinks of Mardi Gras, including gumbo, jambalaya, beignets, king cake, and a wide variety of beer.
Animal Adventures
Discover thrilling encounters with animals from all over the world from a unique combination of under the sea and above land.
Taste of Mardi Gras Food
French Quarter Café
Shrimp po’boy sandwich
Festival fried okra
Bourbon Street Eats
- Chicken and sausage gumbo over rice with cornbread
- Chicken with shrimp and sausage gumbo over rice with cornbread
- New Orleans king cake cinnamon roll
- Classic mint beverage
Cajun Kitchen
- Shrimp boil
- Sausage
Corn on the Cob
Potatoes
- Cornbread
Things to Know Before You Go
Certain rides, shows and attractions may be unavailable due to maintenance, weather conditions or other circumstances.
No full facial costume masks and/or coverings are permitted.
No props, accessories or any item perceived as weaponry are permitted.