Los Reyes Magos - Fiesta in Valencia [5 Jan]
The Three Kings

What happens

At about 5 o'clock the Kings' ships dock at the port. To the screams of the crowd the King's rapid assault force moves through the city on foot, under a police escort, throwing sweets and toys to kids. At the same time, the army of kids take control of the city around a spectacular carnival in the centre - endless circuses, guards, floats parade through the streets. You will be heavily bombarded by sweets and toys flying off those floats, and you have never seen so many children sreaming of joy.

About 2-3 hours later the city surrenders completely and the Kings enter Plaza de Ayntamento in full convoy - guards, dancers, torches, chests of presents solemnly carried by King's servants. All that in a whole spectacle of colours, costumes and props. The army of chidren goes wild.

Finally, the Kings come out onto the City Hall's balcony and address the nation of thousands of children below them. - You shall be good kids! The crowd goes wild. - You shall tidy your rooms! The crowd is in frenzy. - You shall eat vegetables! The Revolution has happened.

See pictures The Kings' Route click here >>>

Then the Kings proceed to give out free presents inside the City Hall. But you do have to queue a lot.

On these days all families finally exchange presents which were supposedly brought by the Kings.

As for adults... the Spanish need little excuse to party. And this is a BIG excuse. Plus the next day is, of course, a day off. Take your pick in the city at night, there will be "Los Reyes" special nights in all nightlife venues and they will end long after the sun is up.

View the Route of the King's Procession >>>>
View Photos of the King's Procession

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