Jalostotitlan carnival

• Location: Jalostotitlán, Jalisco, Mexico

• Category: Community Carnival

• Dates/Time: Mid-February, leading up to Ash Wednesday (varies annually)

• Duration: ~10 days

• Attendance: Tens of thousands of attendees, including many returning migrants

• Venue: Town center, fairgrounds, and streets of Jalostotitlán

• Organizer: Municipal authorities and local committees

• Established: 19th century with strong regional and Catholic influences

• Symbolic or Satirical Content: Medium

• Cultural or Ritual Roots: Yes

• Global or Migrant Influence: High

Participation Tips

• Participation Type: Participatory

• Participation Level (Scale): 4/5

• Requires Costume to Join: No, but traditional and festive attire is common

• Family-Friendly: Yes

• LGBTQ+ Inclusive: Yes