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Feb
25
Tuesday
Feb
25
Tue
Festival :: Community/Comunidad
Carnaval in/en San Martin Tilcajete
12:00 AM
Centro
Carnaval in/en San Martin Tilcajete Description:
Carnival is celebrated on the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday. The largest celebration is in the town of San Martin Tilcajete, 14 miles from the city of Oaxaca. Celebration begins in the afternoon continuing into the evening, including dancing, music, food, mescal and fireworks. Young mischievous men paint themselves in black and roam the streets.

El carnaval se celebra el martes anterior al miércoles de ceniza. La celebración más grande se realiza en la ciudad de San Martín Tilcajete, a 22 kilómetros de la ciudad de Oaxaca. La celebración comienza en la tarde y continúa hasta la noche, incluyendo baile, música, comida, mezcal y fuegos artificiales. Jóvenes malvados se pintan de negro y recorren las calles.
Age Group: All Ages
Venue: Centro
Address: Centro San Martin Tilcajete, Oaxaca, Mexico
Phone: N/A

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