Santa Cruz Meyehualco carnival

• Location: Santa Cruz Meyehualco, Iztapalapa, Mexico City, Mexico

• Category: Community Carnival

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

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

• Attendance: Thousands of local and regional attendees

• Venue: Streets and plazas of Santa Cruz Meyehualco and neighboring barrios

• Organizer: Local comparsas, neighborhood groups, and municipal authorities

• Established: Mid-20th century, with influences from traditional Mexican carnival and urban culture

• 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, especially for comparsa participants; spectators often wear festive attire

• Family-Friendly: Yes

• LGBTQ+ Inclusive: Yes