Barcelona's 2026 Three Kings Parade Kicks Off with Novelties and Traditional Route

Melchior, Gaspar, and Balthazar begin their journey from the Portal de la Pau to travel through the Eixample until the Magic Fountain of Montjuïc.

Imatge genèrica d'una carrossa de la Cavalcada de Reis amb nens observant i confeti a l'aire.

Imatge genèrica d'una carrossa de la Cavalcada de Reis amb nens observant i confeti a l'aire.

The Three Kings of the East, Melchior, Gaspar, and Balthazar, arrived in Barcelona on January 5, 2026, to start the traditional parade that will cross the city until nightfall.

The Three Kings arrived in Barcelona around 4:30 PM, following a long sea journey, docking at the Portal de la Pau. From there, the entourage prepared to begin the official route, which is one of the most anticipated events for the city's children.
The parade will officially start at 6:00 PM on the Marquès de l’Argentera avenue. The route will cross the entire Eixample district and is expected to conclude at the Magic Fountain of Montjuïc, after 9:00 PM, closing the magical day.

Cata and Krac debut at the Barcelona 2026 Parade, leading the procession to entertain the waiting children.

One of the main novelties of this edition is the inclusion of Cata and Krac, presenters of the betevé children's program, Catakrac. These characters will lead the royal procession atop the media's bus to entertain the children waiting for the arrival of the Kings' floats.
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