AurigaCrown Car Hire offers their clients ideas on different events and places to visit during their stay in Spain. In this article some insights into the annual Three Kings celebration.
January 5th each year sees the celebration of Los Reyes Magos or the Three Kings and is a major event in any Spanish Childs Diary and is celebrated in almost every town.
The three king s celebration is basically a twist on Santa Claus, but then it is the three kings, Melchor, Gasper and Balthazar, who give the gifts. Although January 6th is when the children (and adults) receive their presents, the kings arrive the day before on January 5th which is celebrated in the afternoon with a colourful traditional parade through the city centres in Spain. Upon the arrival of the Three Kings (in the port if the city has one), they are first received and greeted by the Mayor. Then the procession leaves in the direction of the city centre. The first main float is in the procession the postman – a Santa-esque figure with a long, white beard and ivory-coloured robes. He is followed by the kings, each with their own float, interspersed with various groups representing characters from famous movies, a local clown personality and marching bands. On the way the Three Kings are busy throwing out gifts, sweets and toys to the thousands of people who have lined the route.
These processions and celebrations are duplicated in every town and City in Spain with the largest and busiest parades being found in Madrid and Barcelona. In Madrid the procession makes its way from El Retiro Park and makes its way to Plaza Mayor. It is estimated that up to 7000 kilos of sweets are giving out in the Madrid Procession alone.
An day where you will see any Spanish towns crammed with people of all ages. Every able-bodied person jumped and yelled when a float came near, hoping they would be one of the lucky ones to get some kilograms of candy or gifts that are thrown out. A day where you can see the joy on all faces.
Don´t miss the Three Kings parade or ¨Cabalgata De Los Reyes Magos¨. To make your stay more comfortable hire your care with us. AurigaCrown has offices all over Spain and offers from economic and family cars up to luxury and 4x4s, AurigaCrown offers all options to provide you the car that suits you best. For more information on car rentals, fleet, offices and/or prices, please visit AurigaCrown´s website.
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