Let the good times rock on the Salt River rapids as tubers join the merriment at Salt River Tubing’s Madcap Mardi Gras Magic on Saturday, Aug.11, from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., in Tonto National Forest.
The Parade of Floats (Cajun-style shuttle buses) will be transporting Mardi Gras attendees to the Salt River as Salt River Tubing’s Madcap employees toss free Mardi Gras beads and doubloons.
Revelers can join Zydeco Bounce dancers as they trip the light fantastic and put the wow into a unique and merry experience on the Lower Salt River. Free tubing passes will be presented for the Best Mardi Gras costumed tubers. Throw on the Mardi Gras beads, don a mask, and join Salt River Tubing’s zany and flamboyantly costumed cast.
Monster Energy will also be present offering refreshing beverages to attendees, and KISSFM 104.7 radio also will be present.
“Join us for the time of your life with your family and friends while floating in the mini-Grand Canyon of Tonto National Forest,” said Salt River Tubing’s President and Chief Executive Officer Henri Breault. “Catch a ride on the cool and refreshing mountain stream waters of the Salt River, even in the sizzling August temperatures. Our Cajun Cast of Characters is ready to snap photos of you donned in Mardi Gras beads and madcap jester hats while you celebrate a purple, green and gold day in the great outdoors.”
Salt River Tubing’s Madcap Mardi Gras costume-themed event was conceived to capture the attention of teenage youth and encourage them to enjoy the great outdoors on the Lower Salt River in Tonto National Forest. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service’s National program, More Kids/Teens in the Woods, was expressly designed to encourage efforts to get kids and teens outdoors and exploring ways to connect youth and nature.
Salt River Tubing accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover credit cards and cash. Credit card and cash transactions require a valid driver’s license for tube rental deposit and credit card identification. Please visit saltrivertubing.com for more details regarding credit card transactions.
Tubing Facts and Tips
- The cost of tube rental is $17 plus tax and fees per person or tube, which includes inner tube rental, shuttle bus service and free parking.
- Children must be at least 8 years or older and 4 feet tall for tubing and shuttle bus service.
- Children, non-swimmers and inexperienced swimmers should wear life vests.
- Glass containers are not allowed in the Lower Salt River Recreational Area. Ice chests/coolers will be checked for glass containers. Please bring plastic or can beverage containers.
Have a great time while visiting the Lower Salt River. Responsibly appoint a designated driver before your tubing adventure. Drugs, alcohol and the Salt River do not mix. Just don’t do it.
Salt River Tubing operates under permit of the USDA Forest Service and is located in Tonto National Forest.
Salt River Tubing is located in Northeast Mesa, just seven minutes from Highway 202 East and Power Road, Exit 23A.
Daily operating hours at Salt River Tubing are 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
For more information about Salt River Tubing, please visit saltrivertubing.com and nationalgetoutdoorsday.org, or call (480) 984-3305.