Kings' Day Parade 2019

Kids in Barcelona count the days until the Three Kings come to their house and leave gifts on the night of January 5. That same night there are parades in nearly every neighbourhood or district in town, but if you're in the centre of Barcelona, you'll enjoy the biggest Kings parade as Their Majesties – Balthasar, Melchior and Gaspar – follow beautiful floats filled with lights, music and dancing on their route.

The Kings first disembark their ship at the Moll de la Fusta at 4pm, where they are received by Barcelona mayor Ada Colau. They then start their long parade through the city streets, until they finally say good-bye to everyone for another year from Av Reina Maria Cristina at 9pm.

This year's parade, in addition to the Kings' pages and court, also includes Senyor Hivern (Mr Winter), the giant puppet who's starring in the Christmas festivities around town, along with his big book of little things and other puppet friends. They're in charge of heading up the parade as well.