Las Tablas carnaval

• Location: Las Tablas, Los Santos Province, Panama

• Category: True Carnival

• Dates/Time: Four days before Ash Wednesday (Carnival weekend)

• Duration: 4 days

• Attendance: Tens of thousands of attendees

• Venue: Streets and central square of Las Tablas

• Organizer: Local municipal authorities and community groups ("Calle Arriba" and "Calle Abajo")

• Established: Colonial-era origins; formalized in the 20th century

• 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 elaborate costumes are worn by queens and parade performers; festive dress encouraged

• Family-Friendly: Partially

• LGBTQ+ Inclusive: Yes