11 Feb 2023  |   07:02am IST

Air show for Panjim Carnival

Margao’s Russel D’Souza selected as King Momo

Team Herald

PANJIM: Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte has said that this year’s Carnival floats parade will be unique as it will be a blend of sea, air, and ground, with the aerial display by helicopter.

“This year we will witness aerial participation for the very first time, a helicopter will be part of the Carnival parade, and there will be floats in the River Mandovi,” he said. 

The Carnival floats parade will be flagged off on February 18 at 3 pm below the new Patto Bridge, Panjim and the processions will pass in front of the old Secretariat. The other Carnival centres are Porvorim, Margao, Vasco, Mapusa and Morjim.

There will be floats in traditional, institutional, family fun junk, clown joker, etc including floats from local villages, commercial entities, and cultural groups, Khaunte said adding that the Carnival remains Goa’s most famous festival and has been celebrated since the 18th century.

Russel D’Souza from Margao has been selected as the King Momo for this year. 

Meanwhile, Shigmo floats parades will be held at 14 centres from March 8 to 21, Khaunte said.