👑 The Three Kings' Parade in Seville 2023 promises to be a historic edition that will consolidate the city as the global epicentre of excitement and Christmas tradition.
📅When and where will the Three Kings' Parade in Seville 2023 take place?
The Three Kings' Parade in Seville 2023 will take place on Thursday 5 January 2023. The start will be at 4:30 p.m. from the old Tobacco Factory (current headquarters of the University of Seville), located on Palos de la Frontera street.
The royal procession will be on the street for approximately 5 and a half hours, ending its route around 10:00 p.m. at the same starting point.
This is not the first time Seville has hosted a Three Kings' parade, but it will be a very special edition. The Andalusian city has more than proven its ability to organise events of this magnitude, and everything points to this parade exceeding all expectations, bringing back the magic to every one of its streets.
🏛️Who organises the Three Kings' Parade in Seville?
The organisation of the Three Kings' Parade in Seville is a joint effort full of history and tradition. The institution in charge of its organisation since its inception is the Ateneo de Sevilla, a public law corporation founded in 1887 and declared of Public Utility.
The Ateneo conceives, designs and executes the parade. Its work is joined by the close collaboration of Seville City Council, which coordinates the special traffic, security and cleaning operation to ensure everything runs smoothly.
📜 A brief history: the origin of the Three Kings' Parade in Seville
has a beautiful and supportive origin, which makes it one of the oldest and most beloved in Spain.
Why is the Seville Parade so special?
The history of this parade dates back to 1918, when a group of intellectuals and humanists from the Ateneo had a revolutionary idea. Its main promoter was the writer and humanist José María Izquierdo Martínez, better known by his literary pseudonym, Jacinto Ilusión (Gaspar I), who, together with other ateneístas, wanted to bring magic and toys to the most disadvantaged children of the city.
- Its first destination: In that first edition of 1918, the Three Kings visited various charity centres, including the Provincial Hospice on San Luis Street, to spread excitement among the children in care.
- The first procession: The original procession left Lombardos street on oxcarts loaded with more than 470 boxes of sweets, 1,811 bags of sweets and pastries, and a significant sum in toys collected under the motto "The Ateneo de Sevilla awaits your donation".
- A century-old tradition: Throughout its more than 100 years of history, the parade has grown, incorporating camels, dromedaries and even elephants on which the monarchs paraded.
- Historical milestones: The 2023 parade will be especially emotional, as it will include a float dedicated to José María Izquierdo on the occasion of the Centenary of his death, paying tribute to the man who made the dreams of Seville's children come true.
🗺️ What is the route of the Three Kings' Parade in Seville 2023?
After two years marked by the pandemic and an alternative route, in 2023 the Three Kings' Parade in Seville will recover its most traditional and emblematic itinerary, returning to the most central streets and to the neighbourhoods of Triana and Los Remedios. The complete route is as follows:
- 16:30 | Start: University of Seville (Palos de la Frontera)
- 18:10 | Resolana: Key point in the Macarena neighbourhood
- 19:00 | Plaza del Duque de la Victoria: One of the nerve centres of the city centre
- 20:10 | Plaza de Cuba: Arrival in the Los Remedios neighbourhood
- 20:50 | Glorieta de los Marineros Voluntarios: Before facing the final stretch
- 22:00 | Entry (Palos de la Frontera): Return and end of the procession
🌟What does the Three Kings' Parade in Seville represent for Seville and the children of Seville?
For Seville, the Three Kings' Parade is much more than a parade. It represents:
- A showcase of excitement: The Three Kings' Parade is the city's Main Festival and is declared a Festival of Cultural Interest, projecting the image of Seville as the world capital of excitement.
- A legacy for children: The Three Kings are the great protagonists. For the children of Seville, this day is the most magical of the year, where excitement overflows on every corner.
- A guaranteed success: As Seville City Council declared, "The city will once again throw itself into excitement and will demonstrate that Seville is the cradle of tradition and magic".
- An afternoon for everyone: Throughout the afternoon, Seville will be filled with an incomparable festive atmosphere. The streets are decorated, families gather and excitement is in the air.
👑 The Great Procession of Their Majesties
The Three Kings' Parade in Seville is an impressive display that will delight all attendees. The procession will be composed of:
- 33 Floats: Of which 13 will be completely new for this edition
- Almost 1,000 Bedouins: Who will accompany the Kings throughout the route
- 7 Music Bands: That will provide the festive and joyful rhythm to the afternoon
- 3,000 Members: An army of excitement to make the magic come true
- 100,000 kg of Sweets: A shower of sweets that will fall from the sky to the delight of young and old
🎭 The Three Kings and Characters of the 2023 Edition
The Three Kings' Parade in Seville 2023 will feature exceptional representatives to embody their majesties and court characters:
- King Melchior: Luis Bolaños Figueredo
- King Gaspar: José María Pacheco Guardiola
- King Balthazar: Alejandro Marchena Blanco
- Star of Illusion: Mila Amador Manzanares
- Pallas Athena: María Luisa Martínez Gil
- Grand Vizier: Gabriel de Alba Castaño
- Wizard of Fantasy: José Luis Olmedo Bailón
- Royal Herald: Pablo Bueno Ripollés, who one day before, on 4 January, will arrive at the Town Hall to ask for the keys to the city so that Their Majesties can enter without problems
🏡 Where to stay to experience the Three Kings' Parade in Seville 2023?
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🌟Why stay with THE SUN PLACES during the Three Kings' Parade in Seville 2023?
- Strategic Location: Our apartments are located in the historic centre of Seville, in emblematic neighbourhoods such as Santa Cruz, El Arenal or Triana, just a few minutes from key points along the route such as Plaza del Duque, La Campana or Plaza de Cuba. Imagine watching Their Majesties pass by from a privileged balcony or walking from your accommodation in just a few minutes.
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- Proximity to Events: Forget long journeys with young children. From our apartments you can easily access all points along the route and the activity areas organised during the Christmas festivities in Seville.
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