The increase in infections by covid-19 has forced many cities to make decisions regarding the Magic kings’s horse riding held tomorrow, January 5. Not all municipalities see the traditional parade feasible, so they have been forced to improvise and organize other events such as static horseback riding The musical theaters.
In one way or another, the Three Wise Men will reach every corner of our country. Of course, all events will be marked by the use of the mask. Known the changes and the plan they have chosen in each city for the day of Kings.
Madrid
The cavalcade of the Magi return to the capital east January 5. Will depart from Nuevos Ministerios to the Plaza Cibeles, traveling a total of three kilometers. In order for the event to be held safely and responsibly, have decided to limit the capacity to 7,000 people and the Consistory has made a call to only present the people who have the entrance and the reserved seat.
So if you have not yet downloaded the free ticket that was made available to the people of Madrid on January 3, you will have to follow the broadcast of the parade from home, since the tickets are sold out.
To ensure safety in the parade, this year no candy will be thrown from the floats. In this way, the Madrid city council wants the safety distance between the people present there to be respected.
You can meet the complete tour, next:
Barcelona
Unlike in Madrid, The parade of the Kings of Barcelona will not have limited capacity. Even so, in order to maintain a safe distance, the city council advises that the members of each bubble group stay together and refrain from maintaining contact with other groups.
The event will take place on January 5 at 18:15 and will continue a journey of five kilometers from av. Marquès de l’Argentera to the Magic Fountain of Montjuïc. The scheduled schedule is the following:
- 6:15 p.m .: Av. Marquis of L’Argentera
- 18.35 h: Pl. Antonio López
- 19.05 h: Pl. Antonio Maura
- 19.33 h: Pl. Urquinaona
- 7.45 pm: Pl. of Catalonia
- 20.20 h: Pl. University
- 8.35 pm: C. Sepúlveda with Urgell
- 20.50 h: Pl. Spain
- 21.10 h: Av. Reina Maria Cristina
The cavalcade is made up of six parts in which we will be able to see the different protagonists of the celebration: the royal emissary announcing the arrival of the Magi, the pages picking up the letters, Melchor, Gaspar and Baltasar …
Sevilla
In Seville they have not wanted to miss the opportunity to see the Three Kings. Even so, due to the increase in infections by covid-19, they have been forced to modify the route. So that the ride will be shorter than in other years.
The procession of the Cavalcade of the Magi of the Athenaeum of Seville It will depart from the University of Seville at 4:15 p.m. and will go through the Historic Round. The road will be marked by lines so that the public maintains a safe distance.
In addition, from the town hall they remember the importance of using a mask in situations with an influx of public and recommend the use of public transport to access the center.
According to the official website of the town hall the modification of the route is the next:
- Once you have reached Resolana, instead of accessing the historic center through Calle Feria, you will continue towards La Barqueta to travel exceptionally through Calle Torneo. Before reaching the Arjona underpass, the Cabalgata will deviate through San Laureano, Marqués de Paradas and Reyes Católicos to reach Paseo Colón and advance to the Palacio de San Telmo, where it will turn left towards Avenida de Roma and Palos de la Border.
Valencia
One of the cities that has decided to suspend the parade of the Magi of this 2022 has been Valencia. Taking into account the high incidence that occurs in the city and following the recommendations of Public Health, the city council has decided not to celebrate the traditional parade. They tried to organize it with fewer floats and trying to avoid crowds, but “it was difficult to comply,” he explains. Carlos Galiana, Councilor for Festivities at plazaradio.
Even so, the city has looked for other alternatives and has decided to set up a static Three Kings parade. It can be seen this Wednesday, January 5, at 5:30 p.m. in the bullring and they will have to present the covid passport all those who exceed the age of 12 years.
The show features children’s music groups. The first one starts at 5:45 p.m., another will follow at 6:30 p.m. and the event is scheduled to come to an end at 7:00 p.m.
Bilbao
Following the recommendations of the Basque Civil Protection Plan (LABI), the Bilbao city council has decided to modify the events of the Christmas characters. Thus, in order to guarantee the safety of the families, Bilbao has decided to organize musical theaters instead of the Three Kings parade.
Boys and girls will be able to see the Three Wise Men perform next Wednesday, December 5, at the Bilbao Arena. You will have the following passes throughout the day:
- At 11:00 hours
- At 1:00 p.m.
- At 5:00 p.m.
In order to access, it will be necessary buy ticket.
Zaragoza
For its part, Zaragoza will celebrate its traditional parade tomorrow, January 5, at 6:00 p.m.. The Three Wise Men will walk the streets of the city like other years ago, the only difference will be the number of participants that the floats have.
The cavalcade will depart from the Joaquín School and you will walk through the streets of the city until you reach the Plaza del Pilar. You can know the complete route below:
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