The traditional 2026 Three Kings Parade started with a delay of approximately fifteen minutes, combining walking characters and floats in a display that maintained the traditional essence of the event in Badalona.
The cold was a notable factor, with temperatures hovering around 5 degrees Celsius throughout the night. Despite this, thousands of families gathered in the streets to welcome Melchior, Gaspar, and Balthazar.
Despite the intense cold and technical incidents, the magic of the arrival of Their Majesties once again filled the streets of Badalona.
The most criticized aspect was the sound quality from the loudspeakers on the troupes and floats. In several sections of the route, especially on wider streets, the music and messages were not clearly audible, leading to complaints from the audience.
According to witnesses, Francesc Layret Street was one of the few areas where, due to being a narrower section, the audio was perceived more adequately, allowing attendees to fully enjoy the festive atmosphere.
