Carnaval de Mulhouse

• Location: Mulhouse, Grand Est, France

• Category: Community Carnival

• Dates/Time: February or early March (varies annually)

• Duration: ~4 days (main events over a weekend)

• Attendance: Tens of thousands of attendees

• Venue: City center and surrounding streets of Mulhouse

• Organizer: Comité du Carnaval de Mulhouse and municipal authorities

• Established: Early 20th century, influenced by Alsatian and Germanic carnival 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 are common and encouraged, especially for parade groups

• Family-Friendly: Yes

• LGBTQ+ Inclusive: Yes