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Goa's IFFI Parade to Replace Traditional Inaugural Ceremony
9 Nov
Summary
- IFFI 2025 parade to showcase carnival and Shigmo floats
- Inauguration open to public, unlike previous years
- 18-20 floats from Panaji, Mapusa, and Margao to participate
The 2025 International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa is set to kick off with a unique and inclusive inaugural event. Instead of the traditional ceremony at the Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Stadium, which is unavailable due to another event, the festival will open with a vibrant parade.
The IFFI parade will showcase a variety of carnival and Shigmo floats along the route opposite the Old GMC complex, outside the festival venue. This year's procession will feature 18-20 floats from Panaji, Mapusa, and Margao, which were the winning tableaux at the Shigmo and Carnival festivals held earlier this year.
Unlike previous editions, where even delegates were often left out of the opening ceremony due to limited access, the 2025 IFFI inauguration will be open to the public. "This year will be an inclusive festival to which everyone will have access, making it a people-oriented festival," said Entertainment Society of Goa (ESG) chairperson Delilah Lobo.
The parade will be flagged off by Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, who will be joined by union ministers and film celebrities. The event is expected to run for around three hours, setting the stage for the 10-day film festival that follows.
