After two years of restrictions due to COVID, the Kings from the Orient will visit Mallorca on the 5th of January in the afternoon, before beginning their traditional gift-giving.
They will travel around the centre of Palma and other towns and villages on the island in their floats, accompanied by parades, live music and sweets for the children.
A tribute to the toys of present times and times gone by
Toys will be the main attractions of the 2023 Three Kings Parade in Palma.
The Town Hall has already confirmed that there will be 13 different floats, which will all represent different types of toys, both old and new, and will include dancers, singers, actors, acrobats, fire eaters, clowns, drummers, and skaters.
Several of these imaginative floats have been designed by pupils from the Maria Antònia Salvà, Miquel Porcel and Alexandre Rosselló public schools.
There will also be a float entitled "In Orbit", featuring toys from the 70s and 80s and paying tribute to the singer David Bowie; another called "Toy Ride", with live music and a Barbie version of Penelope Pitstop; another with the motto "Imagine and create your own toy"; and another dedicated to the world of Alice in Wonderland.
When do the Three Kings arrive in Mallorca? Welcome and itinerary
Unless prevented by bad weather, the Royal Pages are scheduled to arrive in Palma de Mallorca on the 3rd of January at 12:00 noon.
They will set up their Royal Mailbox in the Plaza de Cort for children to leave their letters there.
The arrival of the Three Kings will be on the 5th, at 6:00 pm, in the Moll Vell.
After greeting the people there briefly, they'll begin their procession through the city. They’ll be escorted by the local Police and the Tambores de la Sala (local drummers).
The route for the 2023 Three Kings Parade in Palma will be along Avenida Antoni Maura, Paseo del Borne, Plaza Juan Carlos I, Calle Unión, Ramblas, Calle Baró de Pinopar, Vía Alemania and Vía Roma.
The return journey will be along the Bisbe Campins and Rubén Darío streets, and the Paseo Mallorca, Paseo Jaume III and Paseo del Borne until it reaches the Casal Solleric, where it will end.
Once there, the Three Wise Men will greet the children from the balcony.
This year, it's estimated that the Oriental Kings will hand out 2,000 kilos of sweets in Palma, a sweet appetizer before a magical night full of gifts and surprises.
Other Three Kings Parades 2023 in Mallorca:
Alaró Parade
The 2023 Three Kings Parade of Alaró will start at 18:00 hours from the Plaza de la Villa.
Alcúdia Parade
The Oriental Kings will arrive at Porta del Moll at 19:30. After worship at the Living Nativity Scene, they will deliver gifts to homes from 20:30 onwards.
Algaida Parade
The Three Kings will be welcomed at the Church of Algaida at 18:00 hours by the municipal band. They will then hand out presents to the children in the square.
Artà Parade
The arrival of Melchior, Gaspar, and Balthazar in Artà is scheduled to take place at 18:30. The event will begin at the Colònia de Sant Pere, on the quay. From there, the Kings will make their way through the streets towards the church in the company of the "Colla de Xeremiers" and the "Batucada TrèmolArtà".
Binissalem Parade
The 2023 Three Kings Parade in Binissalem will get underway at 6:30 pm. The route will take in the following streets: Guillem Martí, Anselm Turmeda, Llorenç Villalonga, Bonaire, Plaza Quartera, Calle Concepció and Plaza de l'Esglesia.
Palmanova Parade
In this town, the Three Kings Parade will depart from the port at 18:00 and will travel along the Paseo del Mar (the Promenade).
El Toro, Port Adriano Parade
The Three Kings will arrive by boat at Port Adriano. The event will be accompanied by children's performances and some hot chocolate, while the presentation of gifts will take place afterwards in the children's area of the port.
Capdepera Parade
The Oriental Kings will arrive at the Cala Ratjada quay on the 5th at 18:15. At 9 pm, and after some hot chocolate, they will greet the children at the Town Hall.
Inca Parade
The 2023 Three Kings Parade in Inca will depart from the parish church of Cristo Rey. The route is C/ Costa i Llobera, Avda. del General Luque, C/ de Ramón Llull, C/ Bisbe Llompart, C/ el Comerç, Plaça d'Espanya, C/ Major and the parish church of Santa María la Major.
Arenal Parade
The itinerary of the Three Kings in Arenal will be Club Náutico, Calles Rosas, Miramar, Gran i General Consell, Baleares, M. Antònia Salvà and Plaza Mayor. It will begin at 17:30 hours.
