
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 starting weeks earlier)
Attendance: Tens of thousands of attendees
Venue: Streets of San Miguel de Cozumel, including 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
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