Autlan carnival

• Location: Autlán de Navarro, Jalisco, Mexico

• Category: Community Carnival

• Dates/Time: Begins nine days before Ash Wednesday (varies annually)

• Duration: ~9 days

• Attendance: Tens of thousands of local and regional attendees

• Venue: Streets of Autlán, bullring, and fairgrounds

• Organizer: Municipal government and local organizing committee

• Established: 19th century origins with Spanish and Catholic influences

• 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 festive attire and traditional costumes are encouraged

• Family-Friendly: Yes

• LGBTQ+ Inclusive: Yes