Santa Maria Tomatlan carnival

• Location: Santa María Tomatlán, 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 public spaces of Santa María Tomatlán and nearby neighborhoods

• Organizer: Local comparsas, cultural associations, and municipal collaborators

• Established: Mid-20th century, as part of Iztapalapa’s neighborhood 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 dress encouraged for others

• Family-Friendly: Yes

• LGBTQ+ Inclusive: Yes