Calnali carnival

• Location: Calnali, Hidalgo, Mexico

• Category: True Carnival

• Dates/Time: Weekend before Ash Wednesday (varies annually)

• Duration: ~3–4 days

• Attendance: Thousands of local, regional, and cultural visitors

• Venue: Streets of Calnali, especially the town center and surrounding neighborhoods

• Organizer: Local community groups and municipal authorities

• Established: Indigenous roots blended with Catholic traditions post-colonization

• Symbolic or Satirical Content: High

• Cultural or Ritual Roots: Yes

• Global or Migrant Influence: Low

Participation Tips

• Participation Type: Participatory

• Participation Level (Scale): 5/5

• Requires Costume to Join: Yes, traditional and often satirical costumes are a central feature

• Family-Friendly: Yes

• LGBTQ+ Inclusive: Yes (informally inclusive within a traditional setting)