Madrid: Three Kings Parade

Video: Christmas in Madrid with the Three Kings Parade

The magical Three Kings Parade takes place every January in Madrid in Spain. The arrival of the Three Kings is a Christmas Tradition and the Spanish equivalent of Santa Claus. For many families in Spain, it is more important than Christmas. They wait until then to open the presents which have been brought by the Wise Men. Music, marchings bands, spectacular costumes and the Three Kings themselves create a great atmosphere on the streets of Madrid.