PANAJI (GOA): The 2018 carnival, the annual state event, will be held from February 10-13. The decision was taken during a  meeting chaired by Tourism minister Manohar Azgaonkar.The dates are finalized for float parade in Panaji, Margao, Vasco and Mapusa. The dates for other taluka level and sub district float parade will be decide during the next meeting. The meeting has also decided that prize money for the carnival parade be hiked.