San Andres Tomatlan carnival

• Location: San Andrés Tomatlán, Iztapalapa, Mexico City, Mexico

• Category: Community Carnival

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

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

• Attendance: Thousands of local and regional attendees

• Venue: Streets, plazas, and main avenues of San Andrés Tomatlán

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

• Established: Mid-20th century, rooted in traditional barrio celebrations

• 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 participants; festive attire encouraged for others

• Family-Friendly: Yes

• LGBTQ+ Inclusive: Yes