Los Reyes Culhuacan carnival

• Location: Los Reyes Culhuacán, Iztapalapa, Mexico City, Mexico

• Category: Community Carnival

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

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

• Attendance: Thousands of local attendees and regional visitors

• Venue: Streets, plazas, and main thoroughfares of Los Reyes Culhuacán

• Organizer: Local comparsas, neighborhood groups, and cultural organizations with municipal support

• Established: Mid-20th century, rooted in community and Catholic 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 members; festive attire encouraged for attendees

• Family-Friendly: Yes

• LGBTQ+ Inclusive: Yes