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The Cabalgata de Reyes offers a chance to take part from within
The application form opens on Wednesday, 28 October at 11:00. Places will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Applicants must be over 18 years old. Attendance at rehearsals and costume fittings is also required.
On 5 January, the Cabalgata procession will make its way through the streets of Madrid alongside Melchor, Gaspar y Baltasar. Those who wish to join as volunteers can apply for a place starting Wednesday, 28 October.
The application form will open at 11:00 on navidadmadrid.com. Registration is open to those over 18 and is only valid if completed on that website.
Order matters. Places will be assigned in the order applications are received, and the process will remain open until all spots are filled.
Availability before the parade is also important. Registered participants must attend rehearsals and costume fittings; the City Council will notify dates in advance by email.
The Cabalgata is part of Madrid’s Christmas celebrations and brings together families and people of all ages every year. The procession accompanies the Reyes Magos through the streets of the capital. For those taking part, the parade requires preparation. Rehearsal and fitting dates will be communicated by email.