A lot of attention! February is one of the most anticipated months of the year in Mexico due to the celebration of Carnival, one of the most colorful and joyous festivities in the country. During this season, various cities and towns are decorated to receive national and international tourists seeking to immerse themselves in Mexican culture and enjoy typical music, dance, food and drink. We provide you with all the necessary information to be part of these 2023 celebrations, in the following paragraphs.
These popular customs are celebrated in different parts of the world. The festivities are full of colour, sounds, costumes and parades, in which people have fun and celebrate. In Aztec territory, they are a very important revelry and are held in different cities and towns.
How are carnivals celebrated in Mexico?
In Aztec territory, they have been a very important revelry for more than 500 years. They are one of the oldest and most popular traditions. It is integrated with a relevant cultural richness and is carried out, in different ways, in different cities and towns.
The Mazatlan Carnival is one of the most popular and oldest. It has been celebrated since 1898 and gathers thousands in the streets and beaches. For five days, residents and visitors dress up in colorful costumes and participate in parades, while enjoying local music.
Another city that stands out for its Carnival is Veracruz. There, the celebration has more than 90 years of history and has become one of the most important. For nine days, events are held, such as the election of the Carnival Queen, the Battle of Flowers and the Comparsas Parade.
In Mexico City, the carnival has a more traditional character and is celebrated mainly in the delegations of Coyoacán and Tláhuac. In these areas, there are processions of dancers that represent different characters, such as the huehues, the chinelos and the concheros.
Carnivals in Mexico 2023: when does the season start?
Carnival festivities in Mexico take place every year, mainly in the second month of the year. This colorful event had its first celebration on Monday, February 13, in Sayula, while in other areas of the country it is soon to start.
- Sayula Carnival: From February 13 to 21, 2023.
- Merida Carnival: From February 15 to 22, 2023.
- Campeche Carnival: From February 16 to 21, 202
- Mazatlan carnival: From February 16 to 21, 2023.
- Ensenada Carnival: From February 16 to 21, 2023.
- Guasave Carnival: From February 16 to 21, 2023.
- Cancun Carnival: From February 17 to 21, 2023.
- Tlaxcala Carnival: From February 17 to 21, 2023.
- Carnival of San Juan Chamula, Chiapas: From February 17 to 21, 2023.
- Huejotzingo Carnival in Puebla: From February 18 to 21
- Campeche Carnival in Campeche: From February 9 to March 5
- Veracruz Carnival: From June 29 to July 5, 2023.