The Three Kings Parade arrive at Costa Dorada

Costa Dorada. The municipalities of the Costa Dorada are ready to welcome Their Majesties, the Kings of the East. The most notable events can be found in Tarragona, where he celebrates the centenary of the Parade, which will be broadcast live on BBC1. In Reus, like every year, Their Majesties will land a helicopter. Cambrils has already prepared its port facilities to welcome the most important magicians.     In Tarragona, on TV   Events Councelor, Sandra Coloma, presented this morning highlighted events taking place throughout 2010 and early 2011, to celebrate the centenary of the Three Kings Parade. On the one hand, the Kings ride of Christmas, will be done with new platforms, that "since the City Council and the Commission of the procession, this year we have also prioritized as necessary for security reasons" as said Sandra Coloma . At the same time, have organized a series of events this year, a photography exhibit in the Hall of Metropol will be inaugurated next Monday 21 December with an adhesive of the centennial of the image on the City bus.   But in view of the procession of 2011, the councelor wanted to announce important news, which will convene a public competition for artists to renew the current coaches. According to commented "the 40 elements that make up the procession, some fifteen coaches and many of them are very old, we had assessed to renew them. This change will be through the initiative we propose different artists and see how well we do: If to restore or innovate in some areas, etc." Finally, on the occasion of this celebration, Spanish television - Catalonia, Hill do the procession broadcast live this year, and will do so with over 20 cameras and 3 static movement, as well as a special program to publicize the city. The broadcast will be from 7pm to 9pm.   Regarding the figures of the procession this year, the minister pointed out that the event "moves about 50,000 people, 300 people working actively on a voluntary bases and municipal technical Brigade, Police, etc ... and this year Hill be spread over a ton of jelly candies in recent years, there will be 8 and sweets that are suitable for coeliacs.   Cambrils celebrates the arrival of Their Majesties from the sea In Cambrils, the Kings divided house to house toys and gifts that have been previously requested by children. This year the division will start at 9h00 in the Eixample, Plaza del Polit and developments. Earlier, on January 5, 2010 afternoon, will welcome them with music and light entertainment in royal flushes. At 19hs will occur when the expected arrival of Their Majesties, The Three Kings at the Port of Cambrils. Announce the arrival of a large fireworks display. Then began the great Horseback riding through the different streets and squares of our people. At 20 h, the cavalcade will arrive at Fisherman's Park, where Their Majesties will collect the cards of all children. At 20.30 will be in the Plaza of Spain collected the last letters.   The Ride of Kings of Reus incorporates five new coaches Their Majesties the Kings 6 tons of candy distributed during the trip that Monday, January 5 from 19:00 pm made at the streets of Reus. Over 600 people participate in the parade, that as each year adds new members of groups and collectives. Kings arrive by helicopter at 16:30 at the Parc de Sant Jordi, where they will be welcomed by the mayor, Lluís M. Perez and the chief councilor of the Culture, Empar Pont. Subsequently, the Kings will travel to the Hospital de Sant Joan, where they will visit hospitalized children and grandparents of socio. Later visit the grandparents of the residence on the Paseo ICASS Mata. The parade will start at 19:00 from Ample street and will tour the streets of downtown to the Plaza del Mercadal where, in City Hall, the mayor and the chief councilor of the Culture handed them the keys to magic city . In addition, the emissaries of Their Majesties the Kings of Orient are in Reus on Sunday and Monday, 3 and 4 January in hand to collect letters from children in the city. On Sunday between 17:00 and 19:30 pm, and Monday, between 11:00 and 13:00, and 17:00 to 19:30 h, will be the Gardens of the Casa Rull. Similarly, children may continue to use the virtual system that the Municipality of Reus has started and that allows children to get in touch with the Kings of the Orient through the municipal website. From the main page can link to a sample letter you can print and take in person to the royal emissaries, or send it directly to the Kings via email. Children who choose this route will receive an electronic response of the Kings. Finally, this year a letter was edited so that all children can write their wishes, which can be found for free at the headquarters of the Casa Rull, in the Festival Shop on the streets of San Juan.

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