Solteros de Juan Rosas carnival

  • Location: Juan Rosas, municipality of Álamo Temapache, Veracruz, Mexico

  • Category: Community Carnival

  • Dates/Time: Weekend before Ash Wednesday (varies annually)

  • Duration: ~3 days

  • Attendance: Primarily local attendees from nearby communities

  • Venue: Streets and central areas of Juan Rosas

  • Organizer: Local group “Los Solteros de Juan Rosas” in coordination with community leaders

  • Established: 20th century, with roots in rural and festive Catholic 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, traditional and humorous costumes are central to the event

  • Family-Friendly: Yes

  • LGBTQ+ Inclusive: Yes