Day 1 of Goa's Carnival celebrations start in Panjim
Gomantak Times
DAY 1: Saturday, February 26, 2022
FESTIVE LOCATION: Panjim
ALVORADA
Nostalgic festive music by a traditional alvorada, doing the rounds of Panjim and its suburbs.
WHERE: Garcia de Orta
TIMINGS: 5 am — 7 am
FLOAT PARADE
A bevy of colourful floats will flag off from the Old Secretariat (Panjim) and culminate at Miramar beach.
WHERE: Old Secretariat (Panjim) to Miramar Circle
TIMINGS: 3 pm — 5 pm
PET ADOPTION CENTRE
Calling animal lovers! A stray dog adoption zone has been set up by the Corporation of City of Panaji (CCP) in a bid to give a happy home to these homeless creatures.
WHERE: Samba Square, Garcia de Orta
TIMINGS: 4 pm — 6 pm
POP IT UP
A pop-up bazaar brimming with local entrepreneurial talent and a whole galaxy of interesting wares, from fashion to fun to quirky. You never know what you'll find. Don't miss it!
WHERE: Samba Square, Garcia de Orta
TIMINGS: 4 pm — 10 pm
KIDS CARNAVAL
Art workshops, craft sessions, creative games, especially for the li’l ones.
WHERE: Samba Square, Garcia de Orta
TIMINGS: 4 pm — 8 pm
CARNAVAL
King Momo, food, entertainment and more. Music from Aces, M&M, True Blue, and Goa's nightingale, the one and only Lorna.
WHERE: Samba Square, Garcia de Orta
TIMINGS: 4 pm — 10 pm
THE BEACH CARNAVAL
Loads of fabulous food stalls by Foodpreneurs, and entertainment by Konkani rapper, Bongisio.
WHERE: Mandovi Promenade
TIMINGS: 4 pm — 8 pm