The three kings parade with Melchor, Gaspar & Baltasar riding camels in Lanzarote can be seen in a variety of places across the island on the 5th January each year.
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Here in Spain, the 6th January is the day that children traditionally open their presents – reflecting the fact that it was on this date that the three Kings brought baby Jesus gifts. The parade on the 5th is all about The Kings travelling to Bethlehem, and here in Lanzarote, they are usually mounted on camels. The Kings throw sweets to children waiting for them in the streets.
The 6th January is a public holiday for Día de Reyes.
Look out for the traditional Roscón de Reyes cakes to buy, they have a fun element to them with a king and a bean hidden inside. If you get the king you wear the hat, if you get the bean you pay for the cake!
These are all taking place on 5th January 2025.
Puerto del Carmen
11:30: The Kings will arrive by boat in the harbour area of Puerto del Carmen followed by a procession along calle Teide until calle Los Afrechos. Letters to the Kings can be delivered in the Plaza del Varadero.
Tias
18:00: King’s procession from the Calle Perez Galdos roundabout along Avenida Central & Calle Libertad to the football pitch. Letters to the Kings can be delivered at the Campo de Fútbol Francisco Bermúdez Hernández “Pancho”.
Yaiza
12:30: La Cabalgata de Reyes Magos (Kings) will travel along the main road, Calle Vista de Yaiza leaving from the old art gallery until the Plaza de la Alameda. Letters can be collected in the square with activities for children.
Playa Blanca
18:00: The Kings procession will take place from the Jaime Quesada roundabout to Plaza de Nuestra Señora del Carmen.
Playa Honda
17:00: The Kings will be departing from the Explanada de Guacimeta, along the Avenida until Princesa Ico.
San Bartolomé
19:30: The Kings will depart from the IES San Bartolome, along Avenida Alcalde Cabrera Barrera, Calle Calderetas and Calle Parroco San Martin ending at the plaza del Ayuntamiento.
Teguise
19:00: The Kings will parade around the historical centre of La Villa.
Tinajo
17:30: Gran Cabalgata de Sus Majestades Los Reyes Magos de Oriente. The Kings will leave from the Campo de Fútbol with a parade down the main road until the Plaza de San Roque. Letters will be collected at the plaza.
Arrecife
18:00. The Kings will travel from Agramar at Puerto Naos, via Charco San Ginés and along the front to the Parque Islas Canarias.
Haría
19:00: A traditional Cabalgata de SSMM los Reyes de Oriente will parade around the main streets in the centre of Haría including a call to the House of Herod.
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