The Three Kings Parade in Higuera de la Sierra

This cavalcade, which represents scenes from the Old Testament, has been filling the packed streets of this village with excitement, joy and colour since 1918.

Thousands of visitors converge here throughout the course of the day.

The Three Kings Parade in Higuera is the second oldest in Spain and has the Tourist Interest designation.

The essence of the event lies with local residents, who stage the scenes themselves, becoming biblical figures for a few hours, completely still despite the intense cold and rain that sometimes accompany this traditional celebration.

This array of human sculptures confers a unique beauty on the event, which sets the Higuera parade apart from others in Spain.

A range of floats make up the parade. They are decorated completely by hand by local residents, who work hard over the preceding months to make sure that everything is perfect on the night.