Three Kings Parade in Palma 2026: schedule, route, road closures and EMT bus detours

PalmSchedules, route, street closures, EMT bus detours, and practical advice. Everything you need to know to follow the Three Kings Parade in Palma 2026 this Monday, January 5th, with up-to-date information on mobility and services in the city center.

Schedule and details of the parade

What time does the Three Kings Parade start?

The parade will begin at 6:00 p.m. with the arrival of Their Majesties the Three Kings – Melchior, Gaspar, and Balthazar – at the Old Wharf in Palma. From there, they will begin their procession through the city center.

When will the parade end?

The organization expects the parade to end between 9:00 and 10:00 pm, with the arrival of the King and Queen at the Plaza de Cort, where the final institutional greeting will take place.

Parade Route

What is the route of the parade?

The parade will pass through the main streets of Palma city center:

• Moll Vell
• Antoni Maura Avenue
• Paseo del Born
• Union Street
• La Rambla
• Baron of Pinopar Street
• Germany Avenue
• Paseo de Mallorca
• Jaime III Avenue
• King Juan Carlos I Square
• I return via the Passeig del Born.
• Cort Square (end of the route)

What will the 2026 parade be like?

What's new in this edition?

• 22 completely new floats, designed for this edition.
• Themed bus and decorated small trains.
• Hundreds of participants: actors, musicians, dancers and royal pages.
• Newly created, inclusive and family-friendly clothing.
• Distribution of tons of candy, live music, choreography and stage sets inspired by the imagery of the Three Wise Men.

This renovation transforms the parade into an unprecedented visual and family event in Palma.

Traffic disruptions and mobility

Which streets will be closed?

• From 1:00 PM, several streets and avenues in the city center will be closed: Antoni Maura, Jaime III, Born, Unión, Plaza Weyler, La Rambla, Barón de Pinopar, Passeig de Mallorca, Alemania, Portugal, and Gabriel Roca. Partial reopening of the seafront promenade: 7:00 PM.
• Full reopening of the Avenues: 9:00 p.m.

Which Bicipalma parking lots and stations will be affected?

• Parking: Parque de la Mar, Plaza Mayor and Via Roma (exits closed until traffic reopens).
• Bicipalma: stations at Plaza de la Reina, Plaza Juan Carlos I, Vía Roma and Jaime III.

How will the Three Kings Parade affect the EMT (Municipal Transport Company)?

• Lines diverted between 13.00 and 22.00 h: A1, 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 20, 25, 30, 35, 46 and 47.
• The CC line will be temporarily out of service.
• Special reinforcement in the main corridors.
• Specific detours to neighborhoods such as Molinar, Arenal, Son Sardina, Can Pastilla, Son Ferriol, Rafal, Sant Jordi, Establiments and Son Rapinya.

Practical tips

Is it recommended to go by car?

No. The City Council advises against using private vehicles and recommends using public transport or walking to access the city center.

Are there spaces for people with reduced mobility?

Yes, specific points have been set up along the route to ensure visibility and safety.