Three Kings Day, or “Cabalgata,” is celebrated across major Spanish cities with parades and festivities, highlighting the arrival of the Three Wise Men.
Madrid features a grand parade where the Three Kings toss sweets to children, while Barcelona’s celebration includes the Kings arriving by boat along the waterfront.
Alcoy boasts the oldest parade in Spain, dating back to 1885, providing a unique cultural experience, while Seville adds a distinct touch with a river arrival.
Each celebration showcases local traditions, such as the colorful parades in Bilbao and the festive camel arrival in Gran Canaria, a vibrant and cherished holiday throughout Spain.
- Madrid: The capital city celebrates the Three Kings Day with a huge parade, or ‘Cabalgata’, where the Three Wise Men throw sweets to the children.
- Barcelona: Barcelona hosts a spectacular Three Kings parade along the city’s waterfront. The Wise Men arrive by boat at the city port before the procession begins.
- Valencia: The port city of Valencia welcomes the Three Kings by sea, followed by a grand parade.
- Alcoy, Alicante: Known as the oldest Three Kings parade in Spain dating back to 1885, it’s a unique spectacle worth watching.
- Seville: Here, the Three Kings arrive by boat on the Guadalquivir River and proceed through the city on beautifully decorated floats.
- Granada: The procession of the Three Kings in Granada is one of the most popular in Andalucía, ending with the Kings at the city council balcony.
- Malaga: The Cabalgata de Reyes in Malaga is one of the most celebrated events in the city where elaborate floats parade down the streets.
- Palma de Mallorca: The arrival of the Three Kings at the city’s harbour is a significant celebration followed by a parade throughout the city.
- Bilbao: In the Basque Country, a colourful parade is held, and at the end, the Three Kings read out the letters they received from the local children.
- Gran Canaria: In the Canary Islands, the Three Kings usually arrive by camel and the parade becomes a grand celebration with music and dance.
