Cozumel carnival

• Location: Cozumel, Quintana Roo, Mexico

• Category: True Carnival

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

• Duration: ~7 days (with pre-carnival events beginning earlier)

• Attendance: Tens of thousands of attendees

• Venue: Streets of San Miguel de Cozumel, especially the waterfront and town center

• Organizer: Municipality of Cozumel and local cultural organizations

• Established: Over 140 years ago (19th century origins)

• Symbolic or Satirical Content: High

• Cultural or Ritual Roots: Yes

• Global or Migrant Influence: Medium

Participation Tips

• Participation Type: Participatory

• Participation Level (Scale): 5/5

• Requires Costume to Join: No, but costumes are highly encouraged for performers and attendees

• Family-Friendly: Yes

• LGBTQ+ Inclusive: Yes