Santiago Acahualtepec carnival

• Location: Santiago Acahualtepec, 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 participants and visitors from nearby areas

• Venue: Streets, plazas, and main avenues of Santiago Acahualtepec

• Organizer: Local comparsas, cultural collectives, and municipal authorities

• Established: Mid-20th century, integrated into Iztapalapa's neighborhood carnival tradition

• 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; festive dress encouraged for attendees

• Family-Friendly: Yes

• LGBTQ+ Inclusive: Yes