The Goa Carnival 2025 was officially flagged off this weekend in a grand ceremony by Goa CM Dr Pramod Sawant, along with minister for tourism, Rohan A. Khaunte, director of tourism, Kedar Naik, managing director GTDC, Kuldeep Arolkar, mayor of Panjim, Rohit Monserrate, Panjim Carnaval Committee, and actress Varsha Usgaonkar. 

With the legendary King Momo proclaiming his famous decree—"Eat, Drink & Make Merry but Responsibly"—the celebrations commenced, marking the beginning of four days of vibrant revelry until March 4.