Basler Fasnach

Location: Basel, Switzerland
Category: True Carnival
Dates/Time: Begins the Monday after Ash Wednesday, lasting exactly 72 hours
Duration: 3 days
Attendance: Around 200,000 visitors annually
Venue: Old town of Basel, including Marktplatz, Barfüsserplatz, and surrounding streets
Organizer: Fasnachts-Comité Basel
Established: Documented since the 14th century (current format solidified in the 19th century)
Symbolic or Satirical Content: High
Cultural or Ritual Roots: Yes
Global or Migrant Influence: Low

Participation Type: Spectator
Participation Level (Scale): 2/5
Requires Costume to Join: No, but costumes are worn by parade participants and cliques
Family-Friendly: Yes
LGBTQ+ Inclusive: Yes