The streets in Palma were closed to traffic during the Three King's parade
The streets in Palma were closed to traffic during the Three King's parade.
The Three Wise Men could bring snow to Mallorca this week
An Atlantic cold is forecast to reach the Balearics on Friday.
Three Kings Parade in Palma will have more floats and will end at the town hall this year
The Three Kings will offer the royal greeting from the balcony of the Town Hall.
Mallorca Three Kings gave help to war-damaged Ukranian sweet factory
"Even the Kings are standing with Ukraine...."
Bearing Christmas cheer but no sweets, the Three Wise Men return to Madrid
This year many towns and villages have allowed festivities to go ahead with various restrictions.
What's On Tuesday 4 January and Wednesday 5 January
Take a look at the events taking place on the island.
The Three Kings arrive in Mallorca
The arrival of the Three Kings is being broadcast live on IB3.
The big festive event on TV in Palma this year
The big festive event on TV in Palma this year.
Out and About
Memories of Christmas fading
All the bones and scraps are also sealed in bags, ready to boil up in a traditional stew or stock.
Events
Three Kings Childrens' race
The Mayor of Palma, José Hila, joined parents at the event and encouraged the children to do their best.
Events
The Three Kings' Cavalcade fills Palma with illusion
An estimated 100,000 people followed the colourful parade.
Events
Ready for the big parade
There are, for example, the grander parades in Alcudia and Soller because they move between port and “pueblo”.
Events
The Festive Plan for Palma
Festival of the Standard, the New Year’s Eve parties and the Three Kings’ parade are just some of the festive events for Palma.
Three Kings in Palma
This year the Three King's will not be waving from the balcony at the Casal Solleric as previous years.
- Spain wants Britons to show they have 113.40 euros, £97, per day for their holidays
- Major security alert at Mallorca airport, surprise landing of flights from Morocco and Namibia
- Big changes on the horizon when Britons travel to Mallorca
- Over two hours for Britons to get through Palma airport queues
- Living in a motorhome in Palma: "It'll only get worse"
Comment
The mysteries of the Three Kings
The Palma parades were certainly a feature by the 1920s, but there is a question as to why the parades ever started.
Andrew Ede05/01/2022 12:04