Carnival has very ancient origins: it is believed to have originated in Roman times when the Saturnalia, the Saturn festival, and the Lupercalia, the full moon feast, were celebrated.
Carnival is celebrated forty days before Easter, as a final party before Ash Wednesday and the restrictions of Lent, when the rigors of fasting and sacrifice begin. As a matter of fact, the word “carnival” derives from the Latin expression “carne-levare”, literally "to stop eating meat".
The celebration of carnival ends on Mardi Gras (French for "Shrove Tuesday").
For the second year running, Rome city council has organized a programme of events to celebrate the traditional carnival season. 
Carnevale Romano runs from February 6th to Shrove Tuesday, on February16th.
Carnevale Romano runs from February 6th to Shrove Tuesday, on February16th. A considerable number of events are now taking place in the city center and, more precisely, in the area that comprises Via del Corso, Piazza del Popolo and Piazza di Spagna.
Among other activities, masquerade parades, equestrian shows, concerts and theatre plays are scheduled for the 2010 Carnevale Romano edition. Most of these events are free 
and they represent a unique chance to immerse oneself in this magical atmosphere!
and they represent a unique chance to immerse oneself in this magical atmosphere!Whether you are attending these events or not, do not forget to walk into a pastry shop and buy the traditional Carnival fried or baked sweets: frappe and castagnole…simply delicious!
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