Overview
- In Barcelona, the Magi docked at 16:30 on the iconic Golondrinas before the evening parade, with Mayor Jaume Collboni handing over the city key and a message to children that they are “the hope to improve this world.”
- Valencia confirmed a 16:30 boat arrival and a full parade featuring 1,300 participants, 4,000 kilos of gluten‑free candies and 3,000 plush toys, with a cold but manageable forecast.
- Granada shifted its cabalgata to the morning and shortened the route to dodge rain, distributing 7,500 kilos of sweets and more than 2,000 balls during a highly attended daylight procession.
- Weather contingencies varied locally: Lorca replaced the street parade with an indoor reception at Ifelor, while Bilbao and A Coruña kept their routes moving, tossing roughly three and 7.5 tons of candy respectively after brief delays.
- Outside Spain, Mexico’s Profeco reiterated pre‑holiday advice for Reyes buyers to choose development‑appropriate and safe toys, compare prices with the ‘Quién es Quién en los Precios’ tool and keep receipts, as families in Mexico City queued to post letters to the Magi.