Since Lent is a time of sacrifice, revelers make the most of the time before by stocking up on gluttony, alcohol, and other assorted sinful practices.

Contains a large listing of Trinidad Carnival events as well as city news, travel tips, photos, and music-related resources.

Check out the location, theme, and ticket information for this San Diego event celebrating Mardi Gras and Brazilian culture.

Offers details on Carnaval celebrations in Europe, the Caribbean, South America, and North America. See slide shows from previous years.

Reveals the rich history of this Italian holiday where the city streets are clogged with people throwing oranges.

View a multilingual guide to the carnival festivities of Rehymno, on the Greek Island of Crete.

Offers background on the historic aspects of the event, plus a guide to the modern Carnival celebration.

Find photos and event calendars from past carnivals. Check the dates of upcoming celebrations.

Resource is dedicated to the Trinidad and Tobago Carnival and displays pictures, posts event information, and gives a brief history about the holiday.

Read an introduction to the principal components of Caribbean Carnival and find a calendar of events, links to music acts, and artist information.

CNN's travel guide provides traveler's tips, photographs, and an overview of the Rio de Janeiro region.

Access the official Web site for the Trinidad and Tobago Carnival and find an event calendar and visitor information including eating out, transport, and places to stay.

Tourist and visitor resource for Trinidad and Tobago offers this guide to the words, colors, sounds, and happenings at the upcoming Carnival festival.