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The Three Wise Men visit Alcoy
5 January 2009

Alcoy lives a different kind of Christmas. The Three Wise Men Alcoy parade, a festivity of National Touristic Interest now over 100 years old, is one of the oldest in Spain.

This great street spectacle starts on January 4th with the opening speech known as the "Ban", in which the Royal Ambassador announces the arrival of the Three Wise Men.

After the announcement, the little ones deliver their letters to the Wise Men and introduce them in the donkeys' saddlebags to be delivered that same night.

On January 5th, the Three Wise Men arrive in town with hundreds of presents accompanied by their entourage, surrounded by a magical and fascinating aura. The so-called negres climb long stairs to reach the balconies and deliver presents to the children.

The parade is an unforgettable and moving event for all in attendance. Come to the Three Wise Men Alcoy parade and let your dreams come true!

 

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CABALGATA DE REYES
Declarada Fiesta de Interés Turístico Nacional

Se inicia a las 18:00 horas desde la zona alta de la población. Entre les 19.30 y las 19.45 los Reyes llegan a la plaza de España y hacen la ADORACIÓN en el Nacimiento Viviente. Acaba hacia las 22:00 horas en la Avenida del Pont de Sant Jordi.

ITINERARIO: Se inicia desde la zona alta de la población y recorre poco más de dos kilómetros y medio de camino por las calles del Camí, Sant Nicolau, la plaza de Espanya, la avenida del País Valencià, el puente de Maria Cristina, el paseo de Cervantes, la calle de los Alçamora, el puente de Sant Roc y la Alameda. Acaba en la avenida del Pont de Sant Jordi.




More Information:
TOURIST INFO ALCOY
Calle Sant Llorenç,2 03801 ALCOY
Teléfono:965537155 / Fax:965537153
alcoi@touristinfo.net