San Andres Tetepilco carnival

  • Location: San Andrés Tetepilco, 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

  • Venue: Streets and plazas of San Andrés Tetepilco and surrounding neighborhoods

  • Organizer: Local comparsas and community groups with municipal support

  • Established: Mid-20th century, influenced by regional carnival 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 dancers; festive attire encouraged for all

  • Family-Friendly: Yes

  • LGBTQ+ Inclusive: Yes