Three Kings' Night in Sant Cugat, a symbol of collaborative spirit and associationism

The Parade, organized by the Amics dels Veterans i la Regalèssia, keeps the tradition and the city's participatory DNA alive.

Vista nocturna d'una cavalcada de Reis amb carrosses il·luminades i una multitud de gent observant des de la vorera.

Vista nocturna d'una cavalcada de Reis amb carrosses il·luminades i una multitud de gent observant des de la vorera.

The traditional Three Kings' Parade in Sant Cugat del Vallès, held on January 5, is established as a collective project that mobilizes the city and reinforces the associative spirit.

The Three Kings' Night in Sant Cugat is considered an event that transcends children's excitement, becoming an expression of the collective project with deep roots in the locality. This celebration, which fills streets and squares, is a meeting point for entire families.
The parade is historically driven by the Amics dels Veterans i la Regalèssia, an entity that has kept the collaborative spirit alive since its beginnings decades ago. This model exemplifies the capacity of associationism to generate projects that endure and transform over time, despite the growth of Sant Cugat.
This participatory spirit is reflected in the coexistence of older traditions, such as the parade or Sant Medir, with relatively recent celebrations, such as the Quinto de Nadal or the Gitanes. All of them arise from the drive of volunteers who build the collective imagination of the city.
In addition to its cultural value, the Three Kings' Night is a key opportunity for local commerce. Stores, bars, and restaurants in Sant Cugat bring life to the streets in the preceding days, strengthen neighborhood ties, and boost local employment.
Finally, the success of a massive event like the parade depends on the essential work of security, prevention, and emergency services, who ensure that the celebration proceeds with complete normality and safety for all attendees.
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