The arrival of the Three Kings is an important event in the Spanish Culture, with festivities taking place in almost any city in Spain. The celebration starts on the night of 5th January, with a parade called Cabalgada de los Reyes Magos.
On January 6th, Spain celebrates the Epiphany or the arrival of the Three Kings from the Orient, an event which is highly anticipated by everyone, but especially by children, who receive gifts on this day (similar to Christmas day in other cultures).
The day of the Epiphany, January 6th, is a public holiday and so many businesses will be closed on this day.
However, the celebration starts a day before, on January 5th, with a highly anticipated event: the Three Kings Parade (La Cabalgata de los Reyes Magos). The kids will write letters asking for toys or other gifts and they will and these letters down to the Three Kings when they meet them before the parade.
In Fuerteventura, there are usually several parades, organized in every big resort and city on the island. Check the schedule below to know the time and schedule of events for each municipality on the island.
If you're planning a holiday in January in Fuerteventura, it would be a shame to miss such an important event like the big parade which is organized each year on January 5th.
MUNICIPALITY OF LA OLIVA
On January 5th, we will receive their Majesties the Three Kings of the East in the municipality of La Oliva in style. Get ready for the magic of the Three Kings Parade in Corralejo:
MUNICIPALITY OF ANTIGUA
The Three Kings have confirmed their visit to Antigua and Caleta de Fuste.
MUNICIPALITY OF PUERTO DEL ROSARIO
The most special day for the little ones is coming: the reception of Their Majesties the Three Wise Men this coming January 5, in Puerto del Rosario.
Melchor, Gaspar and Baltasar will arrive at the Commercial Dock at 6:00 p.m. and at 6:30 p.m. they will begin their journey along Avenida Ruperto González Negrín, Avenida Reyes de España, streets Duero and Secundino Alonso, to the Barranco Pilón parking lot.
At the end of their tour, the Three Wise Men will wait for the boys and girls in the Giant Nativity Scene where they can deliver their letters, enjoy the Christmas market and participate in different entertainment activities.
MUNICIPALITY OF TUINEJE
The Three Wise Men will arrive in the municipality of Tuieneje!
Come and enjoy the magic and illusion in the municipality of Tuineje!
MUNICIPALITY OF PAJARA
Their Majesties will visit the towns of La Lajita, Ajuy and Cardón starting at 10:00 a.m., while in Pájara, Morro Jable and Costa Calma they will arrive starting at 5:00 p.m.
The Three Kings will be received in the town of Toto at 5:00 p.m., continuing on their way to Pájara. Next, they will go along Avenida del Saladar until they reach the town of Morro Jable, where there will also be surprises and musical performances. Finally, the tour in Costa Calma will start at the Cultural Center and will reach the tourist area.