Applications Open for 2027 Parade Roles

Barcelona City Council has opened registration for participants in the 2027 Three Kings Parade, with applications accepted until 23rd November 2026 at 11:59 PM. The selection process will be by lottery, as places are limited and only one registration per person is allowed. The parade will take place on Tuesday 5 January 2027, following the traditional evening route through central Barcelona. While no official 2027 programme has yet been published on barcelona.cat, the 2026 edition began at 6:00 PM from Parc de la Ciutadella and concluded around 9:10 PM at the Font Màgica de Montjuïc.

Age-Based Categories for Participation

The council has divided roles into four age-based categories, determined by the applicant's age on 1st January 2027.

  • Children aged 8 to 10 can apply to be junior pages, performing a choreographed dance in costume.
  • Those aged 11 to 13 can register as welcome pages, also participating in choreographed performances.
  • Young people aged 14 to 17 may join the royal retinue as assistants, walking the full five-kilometre route and distributing sweets to the public.
  • Adults over 18 can apply as technical collaborators, supporting the procession by maintaining order, pushing floats, and assisting with logistics.

Rehearsals and Parental Involvement Required

Selected participants must attend mandatory information sessions and rehearsals, with one to three sessions scheduled depending on the role. Minors under 14 must have their registration completed by a parent or guardian, as they cannot provide personal data directly through the online portal.

Participation in the parade is a unique opportunity for young people and families to be part of one of the city's most cherished traditions, bringing magic and excitement to the streets of Barcelona.

The Three Kings are expected to arrive by boat at Portal de la Pau in Port Vell, as in previous years, with the handover of the city keys to the mayor. The procession will feature floats, marching bands, dancers, and around 1,300 participants, according to event listings.

How to Apply

Applications are open via the city council’s official process online. Interested individuals should visit the event information page for updates and links to the registration portal. What this means for you: Residents, parents, and young people in Barcelona have until 23rd November to enter the lottery for a chance to participate in the 2027 Three Kings Parade. Successful applicants will be required to attend rehearsals and walk the full route, with roles varying by age group. No confirmed details on the exact 2027 route or start time have been published yet.

Reported by pixidia.com, events.europa.tips, elperiodico.com, vic.cat, El Periódico Barcelona.