49th Annual Three Kings Day Parade and Community Celebration — El Museo del Barrio

About this adventure

El Museo del Barrio's Three Kings Day (Día de los Reyes) parade is East Harlem's biggest children's celebration of the season and has run for nearly half a century. On the morning of January 6 a procession of thousands of schoolchildren and community members travels through East Harlem with live music, colorful floats and camels, honoring a tradition cherished across Latin America and the Caribbean. Back at the museum the day continues with performances, art-making and family activities until mid-afternoon. It is free and suits all ages, from toddlers on shoulders watching the camels to school-age kids who want to make a crown or join the art-making. Registration is through the museum's Eventbrite link; performers and honored guests are still to be announced, so check the page closer to the date for the parade route and lineup. Dress warmly for standing outside in January.