Are you ready for a party like no other? Thorpe Park Resort have introduced a brand new event, Mardi Gras! Turning the temperature up with exhilarating rides, Louisiana vibes and authentic street food, this celebration is one not to be missed this spring. 

Mardi Gras runs from the 19th May to the 19th June 2022. Throughout these dates, the park has different opening hours between 10am – 5pm, 10am – 6pm and even 10am – 7pm! Each day offers more entertainment than usual across the resort, with the main hub being located throughout deep in the park around Detonator, Nemesis Inferno & Teacups.

You’ll even find more food options than usual at the resort, with several additional food stands alongside special treats at some of the other outlets! 

What makes this all even better is that it is all included with your park ticket & annual pass entry, no extra charges. The event may not be for you? No problems, just continue your day enjoying the rides you love.

If the stage shows were not enough, they have even more entertainment throughout the Mardi Gras hub area. A Street Parade happens multiple times a day which includes the full Mardi Gras team, which party their way from Depth Charge through to Nemesis Inferno. Whilst short, it had a great vibe and atmosphere as they passed by. 

Outside the back of Burger King and by Rumba Rapids / Teacups, there is an area with some pumping music can be enjoyed. Whilst usually a dead area at the park, this allows a place to chill and party. The parade also crosses this area, so a perfect quiet place to spot them! 

The Mardi Gras Krewes were also out roaming in full force during our visit, and they can met for meet and greets, as well as they were partying in several different areas. The Royals were perfect with their interactions with all guests and looked like they had so much fun!

Thorpe Park Resort have also added some theming across the resort for Mardi Gras. It adds some colour to the the resort as well it completes the atmosphere. Fancy some merch? Then Thorpe have you covered with a t-shirt, mug and pin badge all themed for the event. 

The whole Mardi Gras event is one of the best events Thorpe Park have put in on recent years. The whole resort comes alive with such a happy, colourful and vibrant atmosphere which is infectious for everyone. The additional entertainment adds to your typical day and these shows and characters are great fillers inbetween the rides & attractions. 

We really enjoyed this visit to the park and for this event and would love to say thank you to Thorpe Park & the press team for inviting us down to visit. We were invited to the press event, which was open to the public on Thursday 19th May for the first day of the event, but were given some free food & drink to sample for review, as well as unlimited fastrack for the day.

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