Gabrovo Carnival

• Location: Gabrovo, Bulgaria

• Category: True Carnival

• Dates/Time: Third Saturday of May

• Duration: 1 day (with related events in the week before)

• Attendance: Tens of thousands of visitors

• Venue: Streets of Gabrovo, especially the city center

• Organizer: Gabrovo Municipality and House of Humor and Satire

• Established: 19th century origins; modern version revived in 1960s

• Symbolic or Satirical Content: High

• Cultural or Ritual Roots: Yes

• Global or Migrant Influence: Low

Participation Tips

• Participation Type: Participatory

• Participation Level (Scale): 4/5

• Requires Costume to Join: No, but costumes are encouraged for parade participants

• Family-Friendly: Yes

• LGBTQ+ Inclusive: Yes