CHRISTIAN MUSIC CONCERT SERIES ROCKS BUSCH GARDENS

Extended Lineup Includes Top Names In Contemporary Christian and Christian Rock

TAMPA, Fla. (April 20, 2011) — Busch Gardens Tampa Bay presents the biggest names in contemporary Christian, gospel and Christian rock music with Glory at the Gardens – festival packed with music and fellowship – on May 7 and 14.

The festival kicks off May 7 with Christian Hip-Hop solo artist Lecrea and Mary Mary, a three-time Grammy-award winning and seven-time Dove Award winning gospel music duo. Then on May 14, the lineup features performances by the 2010 Dove Award New Artist of the Year and popular contemporary Christian group the Sidewalk Prophets and gospel legend Michael W. Smith, a three-time Grammy-award winner and 44-time Dove Award winner. These top Christian acts will perform in Busch Gardens’ Gwazi Park beginning at 5 p.m. each day.

Guests can reserve the best seat in house for their favorite acts with the Glory at the Gardens VIP Ticket. The VIP ticket is $27.95 and includes a meal (entrée and any one item from a selection of side salads, side dishes or desserts, plus a regular-sized non-alcoholic beverage) and priority reserved seating at center stage. The VIP ticket is available for sale online at BuschGardens.com and in-park at the Adventure Outpost store, located at the front gate.

Don’t miss a beat this summer when Busch Gardens opens Cheetah Hunt, Florida’s first triple launch coaster brings guests face-to-face with the world’s fastest land animals, and then invites them to race across the Serengeti. Catch both weekends of Glory at the Gardens and Cheetah Hunt’s opening with a 2011 Busch Gardens Fun Card. Just pay for a day and come back all year to catch all the excitement! It’s the best value for again-and-again access to all of the amazing animal encounters, world-class thrill rides, exciting big-name entertainment and family adventure Busch Gardens has to offer.

The 2011 Busch Gardens Fun Card is valid from the date of purchase through Dec. 31, 2011 and is available at the Busch Gardens’ front gate, online or by calling (888) 800-5447. Event dates, times and talent are subject to change. Performances are included with any daily admission or annual pass. Visit BuschGardens.com for more information.