Ouro Preto

• Location: Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil

• Category: True Carnival

• Dates/Time: Week leading up to Ash Wednesday (varies annually)

• Duration: ~5 days (main celebrations from Friday to Tuesday)

• Attendance: Tens of thousands of mostly young attendees, especially university students

• Venue: Historic center of Ouro Preto, especially student housing (republicas) and city streets

• Organizer: Student republics and local government

• Established: Colonial-era roots; student-led format developed 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 costumes and themed attire are widely worn, especially in blocos

• Family-Friendly: No

• LGBTQ+ Inclusive: Yes