Monday and Tuesday before Ash Wednesday. Next year (2013) it will be 11-12 February
why is carnival celebrated in Trinidad
1880
Carnival was celebrated since 1885 when the French Catholic brought Carnival to Trinidad and Tobago.
The biggest Carnival celebration in the Caribbean is in Trinidad and Tobago , and it is celebrated annually , before the Lent season.
One festival that is run in Trinidad is the Trinidad and Tobago Carnival. It is the most significant event on the island's cultural and tourism calendar.
Trinidad and Tobago Carnival
All races of people play carnival in Trinidad and tobago.
Trinidad Carnival 2010 is on February 15 and 16, but the celebration begins long in advance!
1973. Because of an outbreak of Polio.
Carnival is celebrated during a two day period called Carnival Monday and Tuesday. It takes place in the capital of Trinidad, port of Spain, and it is one of the most colorful and enjoyable festivals on the island. Music is one of the most important elements of Carnival and there is a competition called the Carnival Road March, and the last day of Carnival is Ash Wednesday. This is the day you repent for all the sins of the previous two days.
Carnival is the biggest festival in Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago