Three Kings Parade in Malaga 2026: schedule, route, and floats

Countdown to the arrival of the Three Wise Men in Málaga. The 2026 parade will feature 13 floats and performances for the whole family to enjoy along the streets of the capital on Monday, January 5, starting at 6:00 PM with about 1,000 participants distributing around 20,000 kilograms of candies and gummies.

If the weather permits, at 5:00 PM Their Majesties will depart from the Alcazaba and will head to the City Hall via Travesía Pintor Nogales, accompanied by their pages and guards. At the steps of the City Hall, the mayor and the councilor for Festivities, along with the rest of the Corporation, will welcome them to the sound of the Málaga Municipal Band. From the City Hall balcony, the child mayor, Yasmina Ballesta, a student from Ave María Schools, will read the letter to the Three Wise Men and greet Their Majesties on behalf of all the children of Málaga.

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Itinerary

At 6:00 PM, the parade is scheduled to start along Cervantes Avenue, then continue through General Torrijos Square, Parque Promenade, Marina Square, Alameda Principal, Tetuán Bridge, Nazareno del Paso, Hilera, Esperanza Bridge, Prim, Atarazanas, Puerta del Mar, Alameda Principal, Marina Square, Cortina del Muelle, and ending at Málaga City Hall.

Upon reaching Molina Lario, Their Majesties and their entourage will walk the street to the Cathedral, where they will make an offering to the Child in a living nativity scene by Eventos con Historia, accompanied by a concert by the Choir of the University Orfeón of Málaga.

Floats

The parade will feature three royal floats and ten accompanying floats, enlivened by street parades and musical groups. Among them are 'Ice Age' with the 'Avatar' street parade; 'Christmas Stories', with the 'Dance With Me-Teatinos' and 'Children's Characters' street parades; 'Lady Bug', with 'Les Wagonotes' and 'Planes'.

Also featured are 'Fundación Unicaja', with 'Euphoria Dance Academy'; 'Málaga C.F.', with 'Cars'; 'Golden Star'; 'Orient'; 'Bethlehem', accompanied by the Youth Band 'Juan Jurado Guerrero'; 'Pages', with the Royal Ballet 'Jardín de la Alcazaba'; and the royal floats of Melchior, Gaspar, and Balthazar, accompanied by bands and special guards.

About 1,000 participants will animate the entire route and distribute candies and gummies, maintaining a tradition that makes the Málaga Parade "one of the most anticipated events of Christmas, offering magic and joy to all the families of the city".