Three Kings Parade: Floats, Candy, and Royal Pages
FestivalCiutat Vella
Where
Ciutat Vella, Parc de la Ciutadella → Pg. Colom → Av. Paral·lel → Plaça d'Espanya
Ages
All ages
Setting
Outdoors
Plan for
2-3 hours, arrive early for good viewing spots
Music
Live musicians, dancers, and acrobats on floats
Candy throwing
Helpers throw sweets from floats into crowd
Wish lists
Kids can hand letters to royal pages along route
What you need to know
- Arrive early with a ladder, locals bring them so kids see over crowds
- Evening timing, starts at 6 pm after dinner, runs into bedtime for younger kids
- Hand-deliver wish lists, children give letters directly to royal pages during the parade
About
The Three Kings Parade begins with the three monarchs arriving by boat at Portal de la Pau, near the Columbus monument, then processing through the city on decorated floats accompanied by musicians, dancers, and acrobats. Children hand wish lists to royal pages while helpers throw sweets into the crowds. The parade includes floats themed around toys, bicycles, and African instruments, with choreography by local dance companies and live music performances throughout the route.
Where it is
Parc de la Ciutadella → Pg. Colom → Av. Paral·lel → Plaça d'Espanya
Passeig de Picasso, 08003 Barcelona
Nearby playgrounds
Resources
- Event websiteOfficial page from the organizer.
- Real-time parade tracker mapInteractive map to follow the Three Kings Parade route and check its progress live on the evening of 5 January.
- Mobility disruptions informationDetails on traffic and transport changes in Barcelona due to the Three Kings Parade.