Tlalnepantla carnival

• Location: Tlalnepantla de Baz, State of Mexico, Mexico

• Category: Community Carnival

• Dates/Time: Weekends before Ash Wednesday (varies annually)

• Duration: ~2–3 weeks (main parades on Sundays)

• Attendance: Thousands of local and regional attendees

• Venue: Streets and neighborhoods across Tlalnepantla, including San Rafael, Santa Cecilia, and others

• Organizer: Local comparsas, neighborhood associations, and municipal authorities

• Established: Mid-20th century, influenced by regional carnival and chinelo traditions

• Symbolic or Satirical Content: Medium

• Cultural or Ritual Roots: Yes

• Global or Migrant Influence: Low

Participation Tips

• Participation Type: Participatory

• Participation Level (Scale): 5/5

• Requires Costume to Join: Yes, for comparsa participants; festive attire encouraged for attendees

• Family-Friendly: Yes

• LGBTQ+ Inclusive: Yes