Phew! So that is New Year done but there will be no utterance of a diet or any temperance in these parts because the main event on the Spanish household is still to come on 5th and 6th January, when the arrival of the Three Kings is celebrated. It is a just little strange to us Brits, when you are out and about in early January, and the shops are still in full festive mode… “We wish you a Merry Christmas” and “Deck the halls” will still be blasting out as you join the locals doing their Christmas shopping.
On the night of 5th January, a carnival atmosphere abounds as the Kings arrive to much fanfare, laden with gifts for the children. Mostly by road, but sometimes by boat, these Kings processions happen all over the island and if you have never been to one, please put it on the ‘To Do’ list. Much thought and effort goes into this event, and it is nothing short of spectacular.
If you are in a town close to the sea, then you can expect the kings to arrive on a boat, and then parade through the town to the church. Local families will have dropped off gifts for the kids to the church in advance and the kings then hand out to the presents by name to the awe struck children.
Pretty much every town and village in Mallorca celebrates so you won’t have to go far to find a parade. The biggest of all is in Palma and if you decide to go watch it there be prepared by going early to get a parking spot and a good view point. We personally recommend Las Ramblas as a good place to be to see everything. Check in our Facebook group for more information closer to the time.
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