One of the most magical moments of Christmas in the vast majority of towns and cities in Spain is the arrival of SS.MM. The Three Wise Men of the East and the route, in the form of a parade, which they traditionally do through the streets.
They will also visit Toledo, before handing out thousands of gifts to all the children, on Friday 5 January, from 6 p.m. onwards. Discover the Three Kings Parade in Toledo.
18:00 h.: SS.MM HORSE. THE MAGI OF THE EAST.
Exit: Buenavista Civic Center;
Itinerary: Avenida de Portugal, Avenida de Barber, Avenida de la Reconquista, Puerta de Bisagra, Real del Arrabal, Venancio González and Plaza de Zocodover.
In Zocodover, SS.MM. the Three Wise Men will be received by the Mayoress and the Municipal Corporation.
Then fireworks from the Alcazar.
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The route of the Three Kings Parade in Toledo, in GoogleMaps:
Important if you come by car on the afternoon of January 5 to Toledo:
The Council has informed that the cuts of streets and detours, will begin to the 16:00 hours and will be happening of gradual way by the streets by which the retinue that will accompany the Magicians of Orient will run.
The Councillor for Mobility has also advanced that from 18:00 hours urban buses will move their stop from Zocodover to the docks of Safont, where users will have access to the mechanical lift that connects this area of the city with the Plaza de Zocodover, the nerve center of the Cavalcade.
Where can I best see the Three Kings Parade in Toledo?
Any location is good on the route: Avenida Barber will give you a wide route and plenty of space; at Reconquista, especially at the top of the avenue you will have a great view of the entire route; at Puerta de Bisagra you will have a very good environment for taking photographs and at Plaza de Zocodover you will be able to watch the fireworks at the end of the route.
What we do recommend is to arrive well in advance, especially if you go by car and want to park in Toledo. Don’t be late, lots of people attend the cavalcade in Toledo!
The Three Kings Parade will have eight animated parades, nine floats and will distribute 6,500 kilos of sweets and 2,000 balls (2018 edition)
As reported by the City Council at a press conference, the Parade of Their Majesties the Three Wise Men of the East will include in this edition up to eight parades of children’s animation and nine floats, a show for the youngest with which the City of Toledo will welcome Melchor, Gaspar and Baltasar.
The procession will have 28 horses in four groups and 60 dancers, actresses and actors in the parades that will animate the sections between the floats that will be illuminated by 36,000 microbulbs.
The bus and tourist train, along with 21 support vehicles and a group of about 500 people, including volunteers and municipal staff, will be part of the Royal Entourage that will visit the regional capital this Friday, January 5.
Read more at this link, about the horseback ride and the special traffic device for the 5th of January in Toledo
What’s the weather like during the Three Kings Parade in Toledo? Is it going to rain?
- You can check out the whole Christmas activities programme in Toledo at this link.
Christmas Program 2018 in Toledo, here.
Would you like to take a different guided tour in Toledo?
Book a different route in Toledo, in December: Toledo underground, Toledo Magic, Toledo Sinister… Or attend our “Free Tour“.
