Ameca carnival

• Location: Ameca, Jalisco, Mexico

• Category: Community Carnival

• Dates/Time: Week leading up to Ash Wednesday (varies annually)

• Duration: ~7 days

• Attendance: Thousands of local and regional attendees

• Venue: Main streets, town center, and fairgrounds of Ameca

• Organizer: Municipal authorities and local cultural groups

• Established: 20th century with roots in Catholic and regional traditions

• Symbolic or Satirical Content: Medium

• Cultural or Ritual Roots: Yes

• Global or Migrant Influence: Medium

Participation Tips

• Participation Type: Participatory

• Participation Level (Scale): 4/5

• Requires Costume to Join: No, but costumes and festive attire are encouraged for certain events

• Family-Friendly: Yes

• LGBTQ+ Inclusive: Yes