San Sebastian Tecoloxtitlan carnival

• Location: San Sebastián Tecoloxtitlán, 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 main square of San Sebastián Tecoloxtitlán and surrounding areas

• Organizer: Local comparsas, neighborhood groups, and cultural committees with support from municipal authorities

• Established: Mid-20th century, as part of Iztapalapa’s traditional carnival cycle

• 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 clothing welcomed for all attendees

• Family-Friendly: Yes

• LGBTQ+ Inclusive: Yes