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The Three Kings' Parade fills Palma with excitement for the little ones

The parade route passed through Born, Rambla, Jaume III and Cort with 22 new floats and live shows

Arrival at the dock.
Arrival at the dock. I.B.
ARA Balears
05/01/2026
3 min

PalmThe Three Kings' Parade returned this evening, transforming Palma into a grand stage of fantasy and wonder, especially for the children. Their Majesties from the East – Melchior, Gaspar, and Balthazar – arrived at 6:00 PM aboard the sailboat Rafael Verdera at the Muelle Vell (Old Dock), from where they began the traditional parade through the main streets of Palma, accompanied by music, dancing, and a renewed stagingDespite the intense cold, brought by Storm Francis and the arrival of an arctic air mass, thousands of Palma residents took to the streets to welcome the Three Kings. At the dock, the mayor of Palma, Jaime Martínez, presented the keys to the city to Gaspar, Melchior, and Balthazar before they began their procession through the main streets of the Balearic capital, with the Mounted Police leading the way.

The Kings, in Palma.
The mayor, Jaime Martínez, has received the King.
The Kings, in Palma. I.B. The mayor, Jaime Martínez, has received the King. I.B.

The presence of the Three Wise Men impressed the children who were waiting for them in the streets of Palma, but also the adults, especially in the case of one of the three kings, who surprised parents and grandparents who recognized his face despite the beard, identical to that of a Palma native who was number one in world tennis.

The youngest ones, the protagonists.
A fairy from the royal troupe gives candy to a doll.
The youngest ones, the protagonists. I.B. A fairy from the royal troupe gives candy to a doll. I.B.

From the Old Wharf, the royal procession proceeded along Antoni Maura Avenue and the Born Promenade, before turning onto Unió Street and La Rambla. The route continued along Baró de Pinopar Street, Germany Avenue, and Mallorca Promenade, finally reaching Jaume III Avenue and King Juan Carlos I Square. From there, the King and Queen returned along the Born Promenade to Cort Square, where they gave the official salute that brought the parade to a close.

Palma was filled with children and adults who wanted to see the parade.
Traditional dances during the parade.
Palma was filled with children and adults who wanted to see the parade. I.B. Traditional dances during the parade. I.B.

This year's edition stood out for its clear commitment to visual and artistic renewal. A total of 22 entirely new floats, created specifically for this parade, paraded in addition to one from PalmaActiva, the Afedeco train, and the EMT bus, making it the largest parade ever held. Nearly 400 people—actors, musicians, dancers, and royal pages—brought to life a spectacle designed for all ages, featuring newly created costumes and a family-friendly atmosphere.

A child points in amazement at something that the observer of the image can only intuit.
One of the floats was full of gifts.
A child points in amazement at something that the observer of the image can only intuit. I.B. One of the floats was full of gifts. I.B.

This year's Three Kings Parade in Palma, which ended in the Plaza de Cort with the greeting from the balcony, is inspired by traditional Mallorcan trades and combines historical narrative with a tribute to tradition, identity and jobs linked to Mallorcan culture.

The King and Queen on the balcony of Cort.
The anticipation was at its peak in the Town Hall square.
The King and Queen on the balcony of Cort. I.B. The anticipation was at its peak in the Town Hall square. I.B.
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