The city council of Huelva, through its Department of Culture and Archaeological Heritage, will begin accepting registrations on 16 November for a public draw to select participants for the page boys' entourage in the 2027 Three Kings Parade, which will take place on 5 January.
A total of 135 positions will be drawn, with 45 designated to accompany the floats of each of the Three Kings. Nacho Molina, the councillor for Culture and Archaeological Heritage, emphasised that “the Three Kings Parade is one of the most anticipated events of the year, especially for children, but not only for them. This is why we are holding this draw for the first time, allowing any resident of Huelva the opportunity to experience it in a special way, by being part of the entourage that accompanies the Kings' floats and sharing the magic of this special night.”
Molina added that initiatives like this “promote citizen participation, directly involve young residents in our traditions as the best way to preserve them, and help create a festive atmosphere that makes this magical night so special.”
Individuals interested in participating must be at least 18 years old at the time of registration and can submit their applications in person from 16 to 23 November, inclusive, at the Department of Culture and Archaeological Heritage, located in Casa Colón. The office will be open from 10:00 to 13:00 on 16, 17, 19, 20, and 23 November, and from 10:00 to 13:00 and 16:00 to 18:00 on 18 November.
Applicants must indicate their preferences for which King they wish to accompany—Melchor, Gaspar, or Baltasar—ranking them in order of preference. However, indicating preferences does not guarantee assignment to a specific King, as this will depend on the number of available positions and the outcome of the draw, which will take place if there are more applicants than spots.
After the registration period, a list of accepted applicants will be compiled, assigning each a unique number based on the order of their application. Those who do not meet the established requirements will be automatically excluded. The list of accepted applicants will be published on 25 November at 13:00 on the notice board of the Department of Culture.
The public draw will occur on 1 December at 09:00 in the Gran Teatro de Huelva, using a random number extraction to determine the order of applications until all positions are filled. Applicants who do not secure a spot for any of their preferred Kings will be placed on a Unified Waiting List.
The city council will provide the necessary costumes for the role of accompanying page during the parade, and selected individuals must commit to using the provided attire responsibly. This new initiative follows the recent opening of registration for a draw for child participants aged 5 to 12, reinforcing the council's commitment to involving the community in one of Huelva's most traditional and special festive events, allowing them to experience the joy of the Three Kings Night as part of the parade.
