The oldest Three King parade in Spain is right here in the Costa Blanca
Most of Christmas has passed, but in the Costa Blanca Christmas is not over until the Three Kings parade runs through our streets.
The town of Alcoy Alicante lives these dates as any. Their Three Kings parade besides being declared Fiesta of National Tourist Interest, it is also the oldest in Spain, with over one hundred years of history.
The first act of the trilogy alcoyana of the Three Kings took place last Sunday with ‘Les Pastoretes’. Tomorrow, January 4, they will celebrate pregón, also known as the Ban. The royal ambassador is responsible for announcing the arrival of their Majesties to the city.
After the announcement, the children turn n their cards to the messenger who will deliver them to the Kings that night.
On the 5th of January, their Majesties arrive to the city with hundreds of gifts, accompanied by a large entourage and wrapped in a fascinating magical halo . The so-called negres, are then responsible for the long climb up stairs of balconies to deliver the gifts to children.
A very special and beloved spectacle, where intense emotions are lived and that you can not miss. Experience the Three Kings Parade and see how dreams can come true.
Source Valencia
Photo captured in Flickr by Colin Angun Mackay