Cabalgata de Reyes 2027 in A Coruna – Three Kings Parade, Schedule and Tips

Welcome to the Cabalgata de Reyes 2027 in A Coruna

The Cabalgata de Reyes (Galician: Cabalgata de Reis) on 5 January 2027 is the big family evening before Epiphany in A Coruna. Melchor, Gaspar and Baltasar ride decorated floats through the city and traditionally finish in Plaza de Maria Pita, on the eve of 6 January.

The exact 2027 start point and route had not been published by A Coruna City Council at the time of this research. Recent editions began at 17:30 and reached Maria Pita around 20:00, and the starting neighbourhood changes each year. Check the route and timetable on coruna.gal shortly before you go.

Highlights & Attractions at Cabalgata de Reyes in A Coruna

• Melchor, Gaspar and Baltasar on their own parade floats
• Free street parade on the eve of Epiphany
• Traditional finish in Plaza de Maria Pita, with a greeting from the town-hall balcony
• Further themed floats, support vehicles and street performers
• Soft sweets thrown from the floats for children
• The familiar fire-brigade float at the end of the procession
• In the days before the parade, children often hand in letters at the Municipal Palace; the city announces those hours each year

Program & Schedule: What to Expect in 2027

In Spain it is the Three Kings, not Santa Claus, who bring gifts on the night of 5 to 6 January. The cabalgata is the public high point of that tradition: families line the route, the floats move slowly through the neighbourhoods, and the kings address the crowd from the town-hall balcony.

In 2026 the A Coruna parade left Calle Revolucion Francesa in the Vioño neighbourhood at 17:30, covered about 4.4 kilometres and arrived at Plaza de Maria Pita around 20:00. More than 1,200 people, 13 floats and several support trains took part. Those figures apply to the 2026 edition only. The city usually confirms the 2027 starting district, theme and exact times in December.

Tickets & Admission for Cabalgata de Reyes A Coruna

Admission is free. No tickets are sold. Sweets and any small purchases along the route are paid separately. Road closures, accessible viewing points and the final route map are published by A Coruna City Council on coruna.gal.

Visitor Tips: Travel & Accommodation in A Coruna

• Arrive by train or bus and walk to the route. Many streets close during the parade and bus lines are diverted.
• January evenings are often wet and windy. Bring warm, rainproof clothing and sturdy shoes.
• Book accommodation in the old town or near Maria Pita early, especially around 5 and 6 January 2027.
• With children, claim a spot on a wide street in good time. Keep small children back from the wheels of the floats.
• Use the 2027 route, start time and quiet or accessible sections only after the City Council has confirmed them.