Encarnacion Carnaval

• Location: Encarnación, Paraguay

• Category: Community Carnival

• Dates/Time: Weekends from late January to mid-February

• Duration: ~4 weeks (typically held over 4–5 nights)

• Attendance: Over 100,000 total attendees annually

• Venue: Sambódromo in Encarnación

• Organizer: Municipal government and local carnival associations

• Established: Early 20th century (modern format established mid-century)

• Symbolic or Satirical Content: Low

• Cultural or Ritual Roots: Yes

• Global or Migrant Influence: Low

Participation Tips

• Participation Type: Spectator

• Participation Level (Scale): 2/5

• Requires Costume to Join: No, but festive attire is common among attendees

• Family-Friendly: Yes

• LGBTQ+ Inclusive: Yes