The Three Kings Parade in Palma is shaping up to be one of the most spectacular in recent years. The City Council has announced a complete renovation of the parade with 22 floats specially designed for this edition, the result of an investment of 847,000 euros within the overall Christmas budget. The aim is to offer a modern and visual experience that will attract thousands of families and further enhance the tradition of welcoming Their Majesties from the East to the city.
The parade is part of a festive program that includes activities before and after, designed so that both residents and visitors can fully enjoy one of the most anticipated celebrations of Christmas in Palma.
Date and time of the 2026 Three Wise Men Parade in Palma
The parade will take place on Sunday, January 5, 2026 and will start at 18:00 hours. The point of departure and arrival will be the Moll Vell, from where the parade will depart to go through the main arteries of the city center to complete an itinerary full of color, music and fantasy.
Official route of the Ride 2026
The Three Wise Men’s walk will begin at the Moll Vell and will continue through a series of emblematic streets of the city. Among the sections included in the itinerary, the most important are the Antoni Maura Av. Passeig del Born, Plaza del Rey Juan Carlos I, Calle de la Unión and La Rambla. From there, the procession will continue along the Calle Barón de Pinopar, the Passeig del Born, the Av. Germanythe Av. PortugalPasseig de Mallorca, the Jaume III Av. Finally returning to the Plaza del Rey Juan Carlos I, the Passeig del Born and culminating in the Plaza de la Reina.
Each section of the route has been chosen to offer good visibility to the floats and facilitate the access of an audience that grows every year, consolidating the parade as an essential family meeting point in the city’s Christmas festivities.
What’s new for the Palma Cavalcade in 2026?
One of the great novelties this year are the 22 completely new floats. Each one has been designed from scratch with Christmas motifs, lighting elements and renewed structures that seek to give a fresh and spectacular air to the parade. Only some decorative animals from the reception of the royal pages will be reused, preserving part of the tradition.
In addition to the aesthetic renovation, all the logistics of the event have been reinforced. The City Council has announced improvements in lighting, technical fencing and control points, in order to ensure a safer and more orderly experience in the face of the high influx of people expected for that evening.
Complementary events related to the Three Wise Men
Programming is not limited to the January 5 parade. The calendar of festive activities includes several parallel events to enrich the family experience. On January 3 at 11:30 am, the official arrival of the Royal Pages will take place in the Plaça de Cort, a moment full of excitement for children waiting for news from Their Majesties.
Already on January 5 at night, at 20:30 pm, will be held the Reception of the Three Kings in Cort, also in the Plaça de Cort, where an institutional reception is expected to put the finishing touch to the main parade. The following day, on January 6th, the Adoration of the Three Wise Men will take place at 11:30 am in Ses Voltes, an act that completes the celebrations and allows families to prolong these dates full of tradition and symbolism.
Practical tips to enjoy the Cavalcade
Given its success and the large attendance it usually attracts, the City Council recommends planning your attendance well in advance. One of the suggestions is to arrive at least 45 minutes before the start of the parade to ensure a good place from which to enjoy the passing of the floats. It is also advised to avoid the private vehicle, opting for public transport or travel on foot to facilitate access and mobility in the center of Palma.
It is also suggested to choose wide spots such as Passeig de Mallorca, Jaume III or Born, where in addition to seeing the parade clearly you can find more comfortable spaces for families with children and people with reduced mobility.
