{"id":5786,"date":"2013-01-02T23:13:40","date_gmt":"2013-01-03T04:13:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cf-staging.takewalks.com\/blog2\/?p=5786"},"modified":"2025-12-17T19:50:36","modified_gmt":"2025-12-17T18:50:36","slug":"nyc-three-kings-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/nyc-three-kings-day","title":{"rendered":"NYC Three Kings Day: Parades, Traditions &#038; Family Fun"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Christmas and New Year have passed, but the New York holiday season doesn&#8217;t conclude until its annual finale: <strong>the NYC<\/strong> <b>Three Kings Day. \u00a0<\/b><strong>January 6<sup>th<\/sup> is the <i>Dia de Reyes\u00a0 &#8211; the Day of the Kings!<\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This is a cherished festive holiday in Spain and many Latin cultures.\u00a0 And so, NYC\u2019s Hispanic communities honor their special day with festive celebrations focused on children.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5802\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5802\" style=\"width: 1014px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/nycs-three-kings-day\/three-kings-parade-celebrates-epiphany-new-york-33\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-5802\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-5802 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/three-kings-parade-celebrates-epiphany-new-york-33-1024x672.jpg\" alt=\"Three KIngs Day Parade\" width=\"1024\" height=\"672\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/three-kings-parade-celebrates-epiphany-new-york-33-1024x672.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/three-kings-parade-celebrates-epiphany-new-york-33-600x393.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/three-kings-parade-celebrates-epiphany-new-york-33.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5802\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Wikimedia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #443d47;color:#443d47\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #443d47;color:#443d47\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/nyc-three-kings-day\/#Background_of_Three_Kings_Day\" title=\"Background of Three Kings Day\">Background of Three Kings Day<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/nyc-three-kings-day\/#Traditions_of_Three_Kings_Day\" title=\"Traditions of Three Kings Day\">Traditions of Three Kings Day<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/nyc-three-kings-day\/#NYC_Three_Kings_Day_Events\" title=\"NYC Three Kings Day Events\">NYC Three Kings Day Events<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/nyc-three-kings-day\/#FAQ%C2%B4s_%E2%80%93_NYC_Three_Kings_Day\" title=\"FAQ\u00b4s\u00a0 &#8211; NYC Three Kings Day \">FAQ\u00b4s\u00a0 &#8211; NYC Three Kings Day <\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/nyc-three-kings-day\/#Which_countries_celebrate_Three_Kings_Day\" title=\"Which countries celebrate Three Kings Day?\">Which countries celebrate Three Kings Day?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/nyc-three-kings-day\/#Is_Three_Kings_Day_a_public_holiday_in_New_York_City\" title=\"Is Three Kings Day a public holiday in New York City?\">Is Three Kings Day a public holiday in New York City?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Background_of_Three_Kings_Day\"><\/span>Background of Three Kings Day<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/los-reyes-magos-the-spanish-christmas-tradition\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Three Kings Day<\/strong><\/a> has roots dating <strong>back to the 4<sup>th<\/sup> Century. <\/strong>It is also known as <strong>Feast of the<\/strong> <strong>Epiphany<\/strong> or <strong>Twelfth Night<\/strong> (12 days after Christmas).<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The holiday is observed in numerous nations with unique traditions. Many Hispanic cultures celebrate with parades and performances. These <strong>depict the Biblical story of the three kings<\/strong> who followed a star to find the baby Jesus. And because the Kings offered him precious gifts, there is a continuing tradition of the custom of gift-giving. In fact, children often write letters to the Kings &#8211; known as<em> Los Reyes Magos<\/em> or <em>Magi<\/em> &#8211; requesting presents.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Traditions_of_Three_Kings_Day\"><\/span>Traditions of Three Kings Day<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">On the night of January 5<sup>th, <\/sup>children leave their shoes out for the Kings. The shoes are filled with bits of hay to feed the Magi\u2019s animals (particularly the camels).\u00a0 In the morning, they find gifts in place of the hay.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Another tradition is the eating of a <a href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/roscon-de-reyes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Rosc\u00f3n de Reyes<\/strong><\/a> (King\u2019s Ring). This sweet bread shaped like a wreath has a figurine of a baby Jesus baked inside.\u00a0 Customarily, the person who finds the figurine is expected to host a party on <strong>D\u00eda de la Candelaria<\/strong> (Candlemas), celebrated on February 2nd.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NYC_Three_Kings_Day_Events\"><\/span>NYC Three Kings Day Events<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The NYC Three Kings Day festivities in NYC are primarily based on holiday customs of Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, and Mexico.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The largest celebration in NYC is the annual <strong>Three Kings Day Parade, <\/strong>hosted by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elmuseo.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>El Museo del Barrio. <\/strong><\/a>This\u00a0 museum showcases Latin American and Caribbean cultures.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8079 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/3Kings-Picture.jpg\" alt=\"a past promotional poster of &quot;el museo de barrio&quot; \/ new york city \n\" width=\"626\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/3Kings-Picture.jpg 626w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/3Kings-Picture-600x479.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 626px) 100vw, 626px\" \/><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The holiday procession includes Honorary Kings, thousands of costumed school children, live camels, gigantic hand-made puppets, and performers who bring lively music and colorful dancing to the streets of El Barrio (East Harlem).\u00a0\u00a0The Three Kings themselves (portrayed by local celebrities) lead the festivities.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">On <strong>January 6<sup>th<\/sup><\/strong> <strong>from mid morning the parade winds its way through el Barrio. <\/strong><span style=\"font-size: inherit; letter-spacing: 0em;\">Usually the procession begins at <\/span><strong style=\"font-size: inherit; letter-spacing: 0em;\" data-start=\"507\" data-end=\"537\">106th Street &amp; Park Avenue<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: inherit; letter-spacing: 0em;\"> and ends at <\/span><strong style=\"font-size: inherit; letter-spacing: 0em;\" data-start=\"550\" data-end=\"580\">115th Street &amp; Park Avenue<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: inherit; letter-spacing: 0em;\">. <\/span><span style=\"font-size: inherit; letter-spacing: 0em;\">The parade itself typically runs <\/span><strong style=\"font-size: inherit; letter-spacing: 0em;\" data-start=\"657\" data-end=\"687\">about 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: inherit; letter-spacing: 0em;\"> after an early morning kick-off breakfast. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: inherit; letter-spacing: 0em;\">You can e<\/span><span style=\"font-size: inherit; letter-spacing: 0em;\">xpect <\/span><strong style=\"font-size: inherit; letter-spacing: 0em;\" data-start=\"780\" data-end=\"823\">colorful floats, music, majestic camels<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: inherit; letter-spacing: 0em;\">, and large community participation along the full route. For specific details and routes check the webpage with all the details of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/elmuseo.org\/learn\/cultural-celebrations\/three-kings-day\/\">Three Kings Day &#8211; El Museo del Barrio<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/nycs-three-kings-day\/9175519-essay\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-5805\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5805 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/9175519-essay.jpg\" alt=\"Three Kings Day Parade - New York \" width=\"980\" height=\"668\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/9175519-essay.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/9175519-essay-600x408.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 980px) 100vw, 980px\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"190\" data-end=\"498\"><strong data-start=\"190\" data-end=\"258\">There is also a Three Kings Day Celebration at Teatro SEA . <\/strong>This FREE community event celebrates <strong data-start=\"299\" data-end=\"328\">El D\u00eda de Los Reyes Magos<\/strong> on <strong data-start=\"346\" data-end=\"365\">January 6, <\/strong>at <strong data-start=\"369\" data-end=\"391\">107 Suffolk Street<\/strong> in NYC. With giant puppets, live music, and free gifts for children.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"500\" data-end=\"750\">Last but not least, you can also enjoy <strong data-start=\"500\" data-end=\"546\">Essex Market Three Kings Day Celebration , on <\/strong><strong data-start=\"577\" data-end=\"614\">January 6, in the afternoon, from 3:00 PM\u20135:00 PM.<\/strong> This includes traditional foods, music, entertainment, and toy giveaways for kids.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/nycs-three-kings-day\/6686501513_c3f5bea614_z\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-5808\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5808 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/6686501513_c3f5bea614_z.jpg\" alt=\"Three KIngs Day Parade New York City \" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/6686501513_c3f5bea614_z.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/6686501513_c3f5bea614_z-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"603\" data-end=\"655\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ%C2%B4s_%E2%80%93_NYC_Three_Kings_Day\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"607\" data-end=\"653\">FAQ\u00b4s\u00a0 &#8211; NYC Three Kings Day <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"603\" data-end=\"655\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_countries_celebrate_Three_Kings_Day\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"607\" data-end=\"653\">Which countries celebrate Three Kings Day?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"656\" data-end=\"1026\">Three Kings Day is widely celebrated in Spain and across much of Latin America. This includes Mexico, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, Cuba, Colombia, and parts of Central and South America. Because of New York City\u2019s large Latino and Spanish communities, the tradition is especially vibrant in neighborhoods like East Harlem, the Lower East Side, and parts of Brooklyn.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1033\" data-end=\"1096\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Three_Kings_Day_a_public_holiday_in_New_York_City\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"1037\" data-end=\"1094\">Is Three Kings Day a public holiday in New York City?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1097\" data-end=\"1364\">No, Three Kings Day is not an official public holiday in NYC. However, it is an important cultural and religious celebration. Many community organizations, museums, schools, and churches host parades, performances, and family-friendly events to mark the occasion.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1097\" data-end=\"1364\"><strong>Planning a trip to New York City this festive season<\/strong>?<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1097\" data-end=\"1364\">Make the most of your time with<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/new-york-tours\/\">a guided tour <\/a><\/strong>led by expert local guides who know the city inside and out. From iconic sightseeing and fascinating history to food-focused walks through NYC\u2019s most vibrant neighborhoods, <strong data-start=\"277\" data-end=\"291\">Take Walks<\/strong> offers a range of experiences to suit every travel style. Explore at a relaxed pace, skip the guesswork, and uncover stories you won\u2019t find in a guidebook.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1097\" data-end=\"1364\"><strong data-start=\"453\" data-end=\"530\">Browse all <a href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/new-york-tours\/\">New York tours<\/a> and start planning your perfect NYC experience:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1097\" data-end=\"1364\">\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p> &#8230; <a title=\"NYC Three Kings Day: Parades, Traditions &#038; Family Fun\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/nyc-three-kings-day\" aria-label=\"More on NYC Three Kings Day: Parades, Traditions &#038; Family Fun\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":37,"featured_media":5812,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[614],"tags":[],"ppma_author":[722],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>NYC Three Kings Day: Parades, Traditions &amp; Family Fun<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Discover how NYC celebrates Three Kings Day with vibrant parades, cultural traditions, and family-friendly events. 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