The Three Kings' Parade in Manresa, captured from the sky by drones

The unique aerial images show the arrival of the Kings via the Pont Vell and the new circular stage in the Plaça Major.

Vista aèria d'una gran multitud reunida al voltant d'un pont antic durant una cavalcada nocturna, amb una basílica il·luminada al fons.

Vista aèria d'una gran multitud reunida al voltant d'un pont antic durant una cavalcada nocturna, amb una basílica il·luminada al fons.

Two drones flew over the Three Kings' Parade in Manresa last Monday, capturing unique aerial footage of the arrival and the key moments of the celebration.

During the Three Kings' Parade celebration this Monday in Manresa, two drones flew over the sky of the capital of Bages. One was used by the Local Police for security purposes, following the practice of the last two major festivals, while the other was contracted directly by the City Council to obtain an aerial visual record of the event.
Although the captured images do not show the floats, which were new this year and were one of the main attractions, they do document the arrival of the Angel and Kings Melchior, Gaspar, and Balthazar via the Pont Vell. This spot was the scene of the initial crowd gathering. The Seu Basilica remains a visual protagonist, being omnipresent in almost every frame.
The recordings also include views of the circular stage set up for the first time in the Plaça Major. This space was crucial at the end of the evening, when the three monarchs arrived on foot to receive the key to the city from Mayor Marc Aloy, and address the public. The final fireworks display is also visible with the Seu in the background.
This year's parade debuted a new proposal with a highly studied staging and renovated floats. One of the most notable logistical changes was the decision not to throw candies, but to hand them out for safety reasons. The event experienced some setbacks, including a delay in the start and an extended final stretch because two floats got stuck on the ramp of the Passeig.
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