Distant land, boat and loaded with gifts and candy. Melchor, Gaspar and Balthasar arrive tomorrow, Thursday, January 5th at 11 am at the port of Cartagena.
Thus began the day in which thousands of children, full of hope follow in the footsteps of the Magi throughout the day.
Until 14 hours has been organized a welcome party from the esplanade of Heroes of Cavite until the Town Hall.
Before receiving the smallest, the three Magi from the East will greet children from the balcony of the Palace Hall.
From noon, and as tradition often, Melchor, Gaspar and Baltasar sit in armchairs in front of City Hall to receive the children and collect letters from the laggards.
Upon receipt, rest and replenish their majesties forces for the ride. The parade will begin at 18 hours.
Involving 13 floats and distributed 16,000 gifts and 5,000 kilos of candy.
The ride will cover the following streets and squares: Sparta, Paseo Alfonso XIII, Juan Fernandez Juan XXIII address, Santa Florentina, Carmen, Sagasta, Puerta de Murcia, Mayor and end at the Town Hall.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Cartagena