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2014 Three King’s Parade in Alcalá de Henares

As usual, next Sunday January 5 will take place the Three King’s Parade along the Via Complutense in Alcalá de Henares. Map, schedules and recommendations below:

The Three King’s Parade will leave at 6:00 p.m. from the Luis de Medina street roundabout (see map) and will end about 8:30 p.m at Parque O’Donell. Six of the twelve floats that make up the parade are newly and expressly manufactured for Alcalá de Henares, highlighting the spectacular thrones of the Three Wise Men.

More than 130 extras and 80 musicians will participate in the 2014 parade. 5,000 kilos of gluten free sweets will be  launched, thanks to the collaboration of the Peñas of Alcalá.

The Three Kings are expected to reach Alcalá on January 5 at 11:00 am to be greeted at City Hall, and then they will visit among other places children admitted at the Hospital Príncipe de Asturias, to distribute excitement and hope.

Safety Recommendations:

  • Instructions given by local police and civil protection must be followed at all times.
  • Do not let children invade the roped off area.
  • It is strictly forbidden to access the road along the parade.
  • Try not to use your vehicle near Via Complutense from 17.00 h. January 5 until the end of the parade (about 21:00 h.)
  • Vehicle Parking prohibited along the route, from 7:00 am on 5 January.
  • Respect walkways and evacuation areas along the route.
  • The candy thrown from the floats are gluten free.