Grand Three Wise Men Parade 2026 in Estepona

Overview

Estepona Gets Ready for the Grand Three Wise Men Parade 2026

Estepona is preparing to celebrate one of the most eagerly awaited moments of the Christmas season with the Grand Three Wise Men Parade 2026, taking place on Monday, January 5. This year’s event promises to be especially spectacular, designed for children and families to enjoy a magical day full of colour, music, and excitement.

Key highlights of the parade

• The parade will feature 12 floats, five street performances, fantasy characters, and a large musical and security operation.

• During the procession, Their Majesties the Three Wise Men will distribute 16,000 kg of sweets and more than 3,000 balls.

• The floats and street performances will follow a visually attractive theme inspired by superheroes and princesses, while the floats of Melchior, Gaspar, and Balthazar will be decorated with Asian-inspired designs, paying tribute to their Eastern origins.

• Music will be provided by the Christmas pastoral groups Nostalgia Navideña and Jesús Cautivo, along with the Municipal Band of Music, Unión Musical Vera+Cruz, and the Virgen de los Remedios Musical Group.

Route and timetable – Estepona town centre

• Start time: 5:00 p.m.

• Starting point: Estepona Town Hall

• Route:

  • Avenida Juan Carlos I

  • Avenida Andalucía

  • Avenida España

  • Calle Terraza

  • Parque Botánico Orquidario

• Estimated arrival at Parque Botánico Orquidario: around 8:00 p.m., where the Three Wise Men will receive children’s letters.

Children’s festival before the parade

• Date: Monday, January 5

• Time: from 11:30 a.m.

• Location: Parque Ferial, Deportivo y de Ocio

• Activity: children’s party featuring magician Rubén and his show “Magical Christmas”.

• Arrival of the Three Wise Men: approximately 1:00 p.m.

Three Wise Men Parade in Cancelada

• Start time: 5:00 p.m.

• Departure point: Tenencia de Alcaldía, Calle Montemayor

• Route:

  • Calle Montemayor

  • Calle La Vaguada

  • Camino Loma de Retamar

  • Calle Quevedo

  • Avenida Marqués del Duero

  • Calle Familia Romero

  • Calle del Paraíso

  • Calle de la Revuelta

  • Avenida Marqués del Duero

  • Plaza de la Juventud

• At the final stop, the Three Wise Men will hand out gifts to children, as well as sweets, balls, and toys throughout the parade.

Estepona once again invites residents and visitors to enjoy a truly magical day, celebrating tradition, joy, and the excitement of the arrival of the Three Wise Men.

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