Trinidad and Tobago Events and Festivals

Carnival in the Caribbean is among the world's greatest parties, a can't-miss celebration of life that should be on any traveler's "bucket list." Like most parties, however, you can't just show up empty-handed. Here are the things you must do to make your Carnival celebration fun, safe, and healthy.

Visitors to Trinidad can enjoy the unique experience of participating in the Caribbean's best Carnival celebration, but you'll need to book you hotel rooms early if you want to join the party. Here are some of your best hotel options, including information on special Carnival packages.

List of Major Carnival Mas Bands in Trinidad and Tobago, including contact information.

Dates for Trinidad and Tobago's annual Carnival celebration for the years 2012 to 2020.

Photo gallery featuring pictures from Carnival in Trinidad and Tobago in 2008.

Images and description of the annual Children's Carnival celebration in Port of Spain, Trinidad.

Report on the Carnival party at the Hyatt hotel in Port of Spain, Trinidad.

The roots of Carnival lie in a mix of African culture, Christianity, and slavery.

Mas Band camp locations for 2009 Carnival in Trinidad and Tobaco

Trinidad & Tobago's large Hindu population turns out in October or November (depending on the Hindu calendar) to celebrate divali, the festival of lights. The festival centers on the Divali Nagar, or village of lights, in Chaguanas and ends with a huge fireworks display. The villages of Felicity, Patna Village, Dow Village, and Penal in Central Trinidad have big divali celebrations.

Information on Trinidad's annual carnival celebration, held each February.

How to plan a Carnival trip, vacation, or holiday in the Caribbean.