Tuxtepec carnival

• Location: San Juan Bautista Tuxtepec, Oaxaca, Mexico

• Category: Community Carnival

• Dates/Time: Week leading up to Ash Wednesday (varies annually)

• Duration: ~5–7 days

• Attendance: Thousands of local and regional attendees

• Venue: Main streets, plazas, and boulevards of Tuxtepec

• Organizer: Municipality of Tuxtepec and local cultural organizations

• Established: 20th century, influenced by national carnival traditions and local culture

• Symbolic or Satirical Content: Medium

• Cultural or Ritual Roots: Yes

• Global or Migrant Influence: Medium

Participation Tips

• Participation Type: Participatory

• Participation Level (Scale): 4/5

• Requires Costume to Join: No, but costumes and festive attire are encouraged, especially for parade participants

• Family-Friendly: Yes

• LGBTQ+ Inclusive: Yes