Badalona's Christmas campaign solidifies the festivities as a major event on the city's calendar, offering cultural, commercial, and traditional activities for all neighborhoods. The large Christmas tree in Plaça del President Tarradellas remains a focal point, complemented by significantly increased street lighting and new shows. The City Council is investing approximately 1.2 million euros in lighting and decorations, and nearly 1.3 million euros in cultural activities.
Due to ongoing construction on key city routes, some Christmas events have been modified. The arrival of the Three Kings will now take place on the Maritime Promenade, with a helicopter landing at Coco Beach and a reception at the Pont del Petroli. The Three Kings' Parade will feature new floats and scenic elements, and its route has been altered. The Traditional Nativity Scene and Nativity Scene Exhibition are moving to Plaça de Pompeu Fabra, while the traditional tree from Plaça de la Vila will be installed in Plaça de la Plana.
First Deputy Mayor Cristina Agüera highlighted the Municipal Government's commitment to enhancing the Christmas celebration, aiming to increase resident participation and excitement through a mix of large-scale events and more intimate local activities.
Christmas lighting will be extended to an additional 28 streets and spaces, a 25% increase, ensuring that the festive lights reach all districts. The number of distinct luminous elements will also grow, and decorations will be added to the Pont del Petroli, pending construction progress. The general lighting switch-on is scheduled for Friday, November 20th, at 6 PM.
The main Christmas tree, over 40 meters tall, will be lit on Saturday, November 21st, at 7 PM with the show 'Badalona: la llum del Nadal!', created by artistic director Pablo Méndez. From November 22nd onwards, it will feature daily light and music shows. Concurrently, the 4th Christmas Gastronomic Fair will be held on the Rambla del Gorg from November 20th to 22nd.
Family programming includes 'El Calendari d’Advent del Pare Noel' (Santa's Advent Calendar) at the Nau 3 of the Escorxador park (December 19-23) and the traveling show 'La gran cançó del Nadal' (The Great Christmas Song) (December 10-13). Other events include the Traditional Nativity Scene, concerts, activities at the Badalona Museum, and workshops in libraries.
The Three Kings' Parade will commence on January 5th at 6 PM, featuring new floats such as the Star and the Coal float. The Royal Camp will be located in Montigalà Park (December 28-30 and January 2-4).
The Christmas campaign also incorporates sports and solidarity initiatives, including the Sant Silvestre RACC Badalona race and the 'Cap infant sense joguina' (No child without a toy) campaign.
