Three Kings Day Celebration
El Museo del Barrio has proudly celebrated Three Kings Day Celebration (“Celebración del Día de los Reyes Magos”) with a parade and celebration in East Harlem. Please mark your calendars for our 2026 celebration on Tuesday, January 6th!
This year’s theme, ¡Pa’lante, Siempre Pa’lante! (“Forward, Always Forward!”), draws inspiration from the legacy of the Young Lords and celebrates the enduring traditions of cultural resistance, community care, and solidarity that define El Barrio.
“El Museo del Barrio’s Three Kings Day Parade stands as one of New York City’s most enduring cultural traditions,” said Patrick Charpenel, Executive Director of El Museo del Barrio. “Each year, this celebration honors the history, creativity, and resilience of our community. The 2026 theme, ¡Pa’lante, Siempre Pa’lante!, also speaks directly to the essence of the parade itself: a procession that moves forward in unison. This notion of continual forward motion serves as a powerful metaphor for our community’s ongoing commitment to progress, resilience, and a shared future. It reflects the collective spirit with which El Barrio comes together—year after year—to advance pa’lante.”
CREATE YOUR OWN CROWN
Like the Three Kings, children and adults who march in the parade at El Museo’s Three Kings Day Celebration are encouraged to make their own headdresses and crowns. Please follow these instructions to create your own crown! Before getting started, gather the materials you will need to complete this activity. Children may need help from an adult to complete the activity. Remember to have fun and be creative!
GROUP VISITS
Three Kings Day Celebration Resource Guide
Like Christmas or Navidad, in some Spanish-speaking countries including Spain, Puerto Rico, Cuba, the Dominican Republic and Mexico among others, Three Kings Day is a religious holiday that has become a popular cultural event. Celebrated with music, singing, family gatherings, and the sharing of food, Three Kings Day is a holiday that conveys the spirit of giving.
Three Kings Day Celebration 2026
El Museo del Barrio is delighted to present the 47th Annual Three Kings Day Parade and Celebration! Held in El Barrio (East Harlem), New York, the time-honored Parade will begin at 106th Street and Park Avenue and end on 115th Street and Park Avenue. It will feature live music, a lively parranda, free gallery admissions and more!
