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The Cabalgata de Los Reyes Magos, the Parade of the Three Wise men, is held every year in the Iberia peninsula and ends the long Christmas holiday season. Th...
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The Three kings day, in spanish Día de los Reyes Magos, is one of the most celebrated festivals in Barcelona, just as in the rest of Spain. In spite of the f...
- They March For 3 Hours!
- The Floats Are Pulled by John Deere Tractors.
- It's A Cultural experience.
- The Floats Are Eclectic
- Free Candy!!!
At least they do in El Puerto, so you don't have an excuse for missing it. The Kings have their route planned out ahead of time and people can find it online or at the town hall. The procession passes throughout the historic center, allowing everyone to admire the floats and catch candies. Watching the procession only takes half an hour, so people ...
I grew up riding a John Deere with my Dad every weekend so I have a soft spot for these big machines. They seemed a bit out of place on the narrow cobblestone streets of El Puerto, but I think the farmers driving them probably felt like celebrities for the night!
Spaniards take this parade seriously. Everyone comes with big, empty plastic bags, hoping to fill them to the brim with candy. A few die-hard spectators bring an umbrella and turn it inside out-- cheating if you ask me, but it seems to be effective. I heard teenage girls strategizing about how to catch the most candy, and Ale almost got knocked out...
...or maybe just cheesy. Anyway, they were funny. We saw Spongebob, Disney princesses, a DJ booth... none of it really related to Christmas time but all quite amusing!
Ok, I'm joking here. The candy they give away is kind of gross, and you have to fight to the death to catch it. I caught two by accident (they got lodged in my scarf) but I'm just not a lemon and orange hard candy kind of girl. That said, the challenge of catching the candy that comes your way (and not getting hit in the eye) is kind of fun. I was ...
Dec 21, 2017 · Dia de Los Reyes (Epiphany) is celebrated on 6 January to honour the Three Wise Men. This holiday honours the day the Three Wise Men gave gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh to Jesus Christ ...
The Three Kings Day or Epiphany (Dia de los Reyes Magos) falls on January 6 in Spain, celebrated with fervor that involves plenty of gifts, sweets and parades. In fact, it is often regarded as the most important festival in Spain all year round, even more so than New Year’s or Christmas in Spain. Epiphany is a Christian feast day that ...
Dec 29, 2023 · In Spain, the Three Kings, known as the Wise Men or ‘ Los Reyes Magos ‘, are at the heart of the Epiphany celebration. These figures, stemming from Christian tradition, are believed to be Wise Men or Magi, each a king in his own right. They are famously known for their journey, guided by a star.
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Jan 2, 2023 · On the evening of 5th January, towns and cities across Spain hold spectacular parades known as the “Cabalgata de los Reyes” or Three Kings Parade. Streets will be full of dancers and musicians, amazing costumes, and the Three Kings arriving usually on horseback or floats. Handfuls of sweets will be thrown to the children watching the parade ...
