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Event Information:
On 5
January every year, the evening
before Twelfth Night (Epiphany, 6
January) the Thee Kings (or Three
Wise Men of the New Testament)
arrive by boat at the waterfront of
Barcelona (Moll de la Fusta) to be
greeted by the Mayor of the city and
conducted to the nearby park of
Ciutadella. From there the Three
Kings depart in their carriages, the
principal part of a grand parade
that proceeds slowly through the
streets and avenues of the centre
towards the Olympic Stadium. The
Kings and other participants in the
parade throw barley sugar sweets and
other sweets to the children lining
the route. There are many stalls
along the way, especially along Gran
Via. The days leading up to the
parade allow the opportunity for
children to inspect the Three Kings'
boat and carriages, and to leave
messages requesting gifts, which
they (and adults, too) receive,
traditionally, on 6 January.
This
Cabalgata de Reyes is an old Spanish
tradition and is celebrated in all
the cities of Spain. While in most
of the European countries celebrate
Saint Klaus, we, in Spain, prefer to
celebrate Los Reyes Magos (perhaps
for being Spain a Monarchy). The
Reyes Magos in Barcelona is
wonderful and if you happen to be in
this city do not miss it.
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