The Three Magic Kings is tradition deeply ingrained in Spanish culture, often seen as the true highlight of the holidays, bringing families and communities together with immense joy and magic, especially for children.
The «Cabalgata De Reyes» (Three Kings Parade) is held on the evening of January 5. There are spectacular parades with elaborate floats, music, dancers, and lights fill Spanish streets as the Kings arrive, throwing sweets to children.
The Spanish tradition of the Three Magic Kings (Reyes Magos) marks the Epiphany, January 6, is the main gift-giving day, a public holiday that marks the end of the Christmas season.
Father Christmas, Santa Claus, was imported into Spain from Europe, is a much more recent tradition, considered less important than the Magic Kings.
The Roscón de Reyes (Kings’ Cake) is a ring-shaped cake eaten on January 6th, often containing hidden figurines (a king and a bean), with the finder of the king being crowned royalty for the day.
This year in Calasparra the celebration of the Magic Kings was marred by Met Office predictions of bad weather and a shorter route was chosen . However, this did not dampen the spirits of hundreds of people who accompanied the traditional parade.
The «Cabalgata De Reyes» (Three Kings Parade) is held on the evening of January 5. There are spectacular parades with elaborate floats, music, dancers, and lights fill Spanish streets as the Kings arrive, throwing sweets to children.
The Spanish tradition of the Three Magic Kings (Reyes Magos) marks the Epiphany, January 6, is the main gift-giving day, a public holiday that marks the end of the Christmas season.
Father Christmas, Santa Claus, was imported into Spain from Europe, is a much more recent tradition, considered less important than the Magic Kings.
The Roscón de Reyes (Kings’ Cake) is a ring-shaped cake eaten on January 6th, often containing hidden figurines (a king and a bean), with the finder of the king being crowned royalty for the day.
This year in Calasparra the celebration of the Magic Kings was marred by Met Office predictions of bad weather and a shorter route was chosen . However, this did not dampen the spirits of hundreds of people who accompanied the traditional parade.
The parade and the reception afterwards in the Municipal Sports Pavillion counted on the participation of the local dance group, Espiga de Oro, Baila Salsa and the Municipal Schools of Rythmic Gym, Zumba and Skating, as well as Disney Characters.
