Montevideo Carnaval

• Location: Montevideo, Uruguay

• Category: True Carnival

• Dates/Time: Late January through early March (starting after Epiphany)

• Duration: ~40 days

• Attendance: Hundreds of thousands over the full period

• Venue: Various neighborhoods, theaters, and the Teatro de Verano

• Organizer: Intendencia de Montevideo + DAECPU (Asociación de Directores de Espectáculos Carnavalescos Populares del Uruguay)

• Established: Colonial roots with Afro-Uruguayan influence; formalized in the 19th 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 costumes are worn by murga groups and performers; spectators often attend themed events

• Family-Friendly: Yes

• LGBTQ+ Inclusive: Yes