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King 3The spectacular Three Kings parade took place in Benidorm old town this evening (Sunday 5th) – a tradition that was repeated in many towns and cities across Spain on the eve of  ‘Los Reyes Magos’ – with Melchor, Gaspar and Baltasar the stars of the event.

IMG 2887Setting off a little after 6pm from Parque de Elche (Dove Park) in the old town - virtually on time, numerous floats were interspersed with animated dance routines performed by students of local dance centres, an army of soldiers and marching bands. 

 

geeseThere was also plenty of livestock, which to the delight of the crowds, included the well-behaved gaggle of geese. There were also goats, plenty of donkeys, some huge ox all being escorted by their keepers, all dressed the part too.

DalmatiansThousands lined the entire route, all vying to catch some of the thousands of kilos of sweets thrown out to the crowds along the way by the Kings in the last float.... bet the numerous dentists here are happy and waiting for the phone calls! 

IMG 2890Tonight children will be rushing home to get to bed and awake tomorrow to see what the Kings have left them. January 6th is a bank holiday here and the last of the Christmas festivities – then on Tuesday the sales start and it´s back to school for all the children. 

King 2

billy goats

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King 1

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Red girls

Mary

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0 #2 Marie Horner 2025-01-06 14:49
Fabulous time x
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0 #1 Marion Rooney 2025-01-06 14:48
This is a fantastic night watching all the parades it´s wonderful
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  • The 3 Kings visited Benidorm!

    Marie Horner 06.01.2025 14:49
    Fabulous time x
     
  • The 3 Kings visited Benidorm!

    Marion Rooney 06.01.2025 14:48
    This is a fantastic night watching all the parades it´s wonderful
     
  • Countdown to a Beni Christmas

    Carol Guiney 10.12.2024 20:58
    It´s Beautiful in the old town at Xmas

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