Three Kings Parades Canceled! Will Bad Weather Ruin the Holiday Spirit?

More Towns Postpone Three Kings Parades Due to Adverse Weather Forecast

Three Kings Parades Canceled! Will Bad Weather Rui...

By Santiago Carneri • Published: 03 Jan 2026 • 14:48 • 2 minutes read

Sagunto and Oliva opt for indoor alternatives. Credit: Denia Town Hall

Unsettled weather. We're seeing a familiar headline as the traditional Three Kings' parades across the Valencian Community face disruption. Forecasts are predicting a nasty mix – rain, chilly temperatures, and even the possibility of snow – for the afternoon of Monday, January 5th. Because of this, councils are making tough calls, altering or outright postponing the beloved events. It's a shame, but public safety, especially for the little ones, has to be the priority.

Several towns have already announced their plans. In Xàtiva, for instance, the main parade is pushed back to January 6th at noon. However, the Kings will still make their rounds on the 5th, visiting the hospital, a local nursery, and a care home, which is a really nice touch. They'll even have a public reception at the Gran Teatre at midday. It's a bit of a shuffle, but the spirit is there. The San Silvestre race in Xàtiva has been delayed again, too, now scheduled for January 10th, after already being postponed twice – talk about bad luck!

Alzira is moving their parade to January 6th at 11:00 AM, starting from Pare Castells and culminating at the Town Hall. Sounds like a good alternative. Cullera is also rescheduling to January 6th, with their parade beginning at 5:30 PM from El Raval. They're still planning an official welcome for the Kings on January 5th at the Casa de la Cultura, so at least the tradition will be somewhat upheld. It's all about adapting, I guess.

Sagunto is taking a more drastic approach. The traditional arrival of the Kings by boat at the port, a real spectacle, has been cancelled. They're salvaging what they can, though, with morning visits to some neighborhoods and a local residence. The afternoon parades are being replaced by indoor events at the Casa Municipal de Cultura and the Joaquín Rodrigo Auditorium, ensuring kids still get to meet the Kings in a safe environment. Smart move.

Similarly, Oliva has cancelled their parade, opting for a central event at the Polivalent Centre. They're still planning for the Kings' arrival at the Nautical Club and other scheduled visits, and some of the street entertainment will be moved indoors. Gandia, surprisingly, is sticking with its parade, but some of the pre-parade activities planned for January 4th have been pushed to January 6th. It’s a juggling act for sure.

Other towns, like Llíria and Carcaixent, have contingency plans in place, ready to move celebrations indoors if the weather turns really sour. l’Alcúdia has already called off its parade, while Tavernes de la Valldigna is still weighing its options. We'll see what they decide. Ontinyent and Alcoi, the latter being home to Spain’s oldest Three Kings’ parade, are playing the waiting game before making a final decision. It's a tough call for everyone involved.