11th Annual Three King's Day Parade (Event Over)

Families, civic & religious organizations, schools & the general public are once again invited to participate in Brooklyn's Three King's Day costume parade down the Avenue of Puerto Rico.

Any group that wishes to march must register by calling 718.782.8753. Registrations must be received before Friday, January 4th. Some examples of appropriate costumes are monks, kings, angels, shepherds, animals (horses, sheep camels...), etc.

Two hours after the parade ends the three kings will distribute gifts to children under 12 who marched in the parade with a gift ticket. Gift tickets can be obtained until Friday, January 4th at San Germán Records at 89 Moore St. Gift tickets are also available at some neighborhood churches.

Volunteers & gifts donations are needed.

La Parada de los "Tres Reyes Magos" has been a New York tradition since 1997. More than 150,000 people attend this annual celebration on the 1st Sunday of each January. The Parade not only maintains Latin culture & traditions it also distributes over 3,000 toys to participating children.

The parade is based on the biblical story of the journey of three wise kings: Melchor, Balthazar & Gaspar who traveled from Africa, The Middle East & The Orient (respectively) to give gifts to the Messiah. The Epiphany is a holiday celebrated in many Latin American countries where children & adults exchange gifts.