Las Tablas carnaval

• Location: Campeche, Campeche State, Mexico

• Category: True Carnival

• Dates/Time: Begins in late January and ends on Shrove Tuesday (dates vary annually)

• Duration: ~3 weeks

• Attendance: Tens of thousands of attendees

• Venue: Historic center of Campeche and seaside promenade (Malecón)

• Organizer: Municipality of Campeche and local cultural organizations

• Established: 1582 (oldest documented carnival in Mexico)

• 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 costumes are highly encouraged, especially for themed parades and masked balls

• Family-Friendly: Yes

• LGBTQ+ Inclusive: Yes