Tlaxcala Xayacatlan

• Location: Tlaxcala City and towns across Tlaxcala State, Mexico

• Category: True Carnival

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

• Duration: ~7 days (with additional events in the weeks prior)

• Attendance: Tens of thousands of local, regional, and national attendees

• Venue: Streets, plazas, and auditoriums in Tlaxcala City and surrounding municipalities

• Organizer: State and municipal governments in collaboration with cultural groups

• Established: 19th century with strong Indigenous and colonial influences

• 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: Yes, traditional costumes such as “huehues” are central to the celebration

• Family-Friendly: Yes

• LGBTQ+ Inclusive: Yes