Bayou Bash and Mardi Gras Limited Time Magic Coming to Disneyland

Celebrate Mardi Gras and Princess Tiana and Louis the Alligator at the Bayou Bash! For 4 weekends you can enjoy jazz music, lively street performances and delectable Cajun cuisine in New Orleans Square at Disneyland. The Bayou Bash will be held January 18-21, January 25-27, February 1-3 and Feburary 8-12, 2013.

Here’s a look at what is in store:

  • Princess Tiana’s Mardi Gras Celebration – Princess Tiana, Louis and Prince Naveen make their way through New Orleans Square to the Rivers of America, where a musical celebration takes place featuring tunes from Disney’s “The Princess and the Frog.”
  • Jambalaya Jazz Band – The popular band will perform their jazzy tunes along the streets of New Orleans Square.
  • Royal Street Bachelors – This Disneyland favorite will be found at the French Market Stage, and will be joined throughout the day by Princess Tiana.
  • New Orleans Traditional Jazz Band – Throughout the day, a rousing Mardi Gras procession will burst onto the streets of New Orleans Square. In traditional “second line” style, an umbrella dancer leads the mash-up of colorful performers and musicians.
  • Character Greetings at Court of Angels – Princess Tiana will be greeting Disneyland park guests along with Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and Goofy in their Mardi Gras finest.