This traditional celebration dating back to colonial times , when Emperor Maximilian ruled the country. It has become the most important carnival in Mexico because of its folklore and the large number of visitors it receives every year.
During the burning of bad humor, which takes place the first night at the base of the city , is ignited characters , events and ideas. It has been burned politicians, showbiz stars and criminals, as
well as the war , the crisis , the seven deadly sins and the influenza virus . While performing this ritual , read aloud verses or tenths picaresque character alluding to be reduced to ashes .
Then the party begins , framed by the coronation of infant kings , the king of joy and carnival queen . Art shows six gay parades, which run through the Boulevard Manuel Avila Camacho presented . They participate in parades , batucadas and cheerleaders .
On every corner of the sound port of marimbas , guitars and harps is heard, and danced to the rhythm of Danzon and Batucada . The celebration ends with the burial of Juan Carnaval and fun reading of his will , which representation to attend the carnival kings dressed in mourning black