Santiago de Cuba Carnaval

• Location: Santiago de Cuba, Cuba

• Category: True Carnival

• Dates/Time: Annually in July, typically around July 18–27

• Duration: ~10 days

• Attendance: Several hundred thousand attendees annually

• Venue: Streets and plazas of Santiago de Cuba, especially Avenida Garzón and Plaza de Marte

• Organizer: City of Santiago de Cuba and cultural institutions

• Established: 17th century origins; formalized during the 19th century

• Symbolic or Satirical Content: High

• Cultural or Ritual Roots: Yes

• Global or Migrant Influence: Medium

Participation Tips

• Participation Type: Participatory

• Participation Level (Scale): 5/5

• Requires Costume to Join: No, but festive dress is common among dancers and attendees

• Family-Friendly: Yes

• LGBTQ+ Inclusive: Yes