El Museo’s 45th Annual Three Kings Day
(Virtual) Celebration
Thursday, January 6, 2022
11am – 12pm (Families and Schools) | 6 – 7pm (All Ages)
El Museo del Barrio is delighted to present the 45th Annual Three Kings Day (Virtual) Celebration! This year, we will unfortunately not be hosting a physical parade through East Harlem for the health and safety of our community, but we will present a two-part virtual celebration on this special day. Our theme this year is Somos el Cambio: Protecting the Environment for Future Generations, honoring the work of those who call on us to sustainably steward our environment, and help foster cultural transformation through community empowerment and artistic expression. Join us for this joyous occasion that will be celebrated through a series of virtual and in-person programs in the coming weeks, featuring our colorful puppets, parrandas, music and dancing.
SPONSORS
El Museo del Barrio’s 45th Annual Three Kings Day (Virtual) Celebration is made possible thanks to the generous support of Con Edison and Ponce Bank. Additional support provided by New York City’s Department of Cultural Affairs; and the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor, the New York State Legislature, and New York State Senate. The Parranda’s lead sponsor is Ponce Bank.
CELEBRATION SCHEDULE
THREE KINGS DAY STORIES + MUSIC | Families & Schools
Thursday, January 6th, 11am-12pm
Missed it? To see the program, click here.
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Hosted by Victor Cruz, and his animated character TITA, join us for a fun-filled morning and to learn about Three Kings Day, the treasured cultural celebration observed in the Caribbean, Latin America, and the diaspora. The program will feature a special presentation by Teatro SEA, and a performance by Tito Matos y La Máquina Insular from Taller Comunidad La Goyco in Puerto Rico, and more. Be sure to bring your crowns and instruments to join the fun!
THREE KINGS DAY CELEBRATION 2022 | All Ages
Thursday, January 6th, 6-7pm
Missed it? To see the program, click here.
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Celebrate Three Kings Day with El Museo and comedian Suni Reyes! Due to public health concerns regarding the spread of the COVID variant Omicron in New York City, El Museo has decided to cancel its scheduled Three Kings Day in-person event, to be held on January 6th from 3-5pm in El Teatro. In its place, we will present a Virtual Celebration at 6pm, featuring our Honorary Kings, Madrinas and Padrinos, along with performances by Kinto Zonó, an 11-piece ensemble group dedicated to keeping the musical traditions of Puerto Rico alive; Legacy Women and Alma Moyo, New York’s leading ladies of Afro Boricua Bomba and Afro Dominican Palos; and more!
PARRANDA EN EL BARRIO!
Saturday, December 18th, 3-5pm
El Barrio and La Marqueta (116th St and Park Ave)
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Get your maracas and join El Museo and Los Pleneros de la 21 as we kick off our Three Kings Day Celebration with a parranda along East 116th Street ending in a lively performance at the Harlem Night Market at La Marqueta. Organized by the New York City Economic Development Corporation, Union Settlement, and Uptown Grand Central, the event brings together dozens of local vendors from East Harlem and beyond. Rain or shine.
PARRANDA ROUTE
3:00pm | CASA MUSICA LATINA
(116th St bet. Lexington and Third)
3:30pm | BONIFACIO CORA TEXIDOR SENIOR CENTER
(116th St bet. 5th and Madison)
4:00pm | URBAN GARDEN CENTER
(116th St and Park Ave)
4:30pm | LA MARQUETA/LA PLACITA
(116th St and Park Ave)
*Proof of vaccination and ID required to enter indoor spaces, as well as face coverings are required.
Saturday, December 18th, 4-6pm
Sunday, December 19th, 3-6pm
Urban Garden Center at 116th St and Park Ave
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KINGS
DOMINGO MORALES, Environmental Activist, and Founder, Compost Power
WILLIE PERDOMO, Author, and New York State Poet Laureate
Willie Perdomo was born and raised in East Harlem. He is the author of Smoking Lovely: The Remix, The Crazy Bunch, The Essential Hits of Shorty Bon Bon, and Where a Nickel Costs of Dime. Winner of the Foundation for Contemporary Arts Cy Twombly Award for Poetry, and the PEN Open Book Award, Perdomo was also a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award, and the Poetry Society of America Norma Farber First Book Award. He is co-editor of the anthology, Latínext, and his work has appeared in The New York Times Magazine, Poetry, Washington Post, The Best American Poetry 2019, and African Voices. He teaches at Phillips Exeter Academy and was recently appointed New York State Poet Laureate.
ELIZABETH YEAMPIERRE, Climate Justice Leader, Executive Director, UPROSE
KING EMERITUS + MADRINAS + PADRINOS
*KING EMERITUS* JESUS 'PAPOLETO' MELENDEZ, Poet, and Author
SULMA ARZU-BROWN, Author, and Director of Operations, New York Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
EDDIE BAUTISTA, Executive Director, NYC Environmental Justice Alliance
RAY FIGUEROA, President, NYC Community Garden Coalition
NILKA MARTELL, Environmental Advocate, and Founder of Loving the Bronx
JUSTIN MASHIA, Co-Founder, Bronx Sole
MICHAEL MENDEZ, Conservation Manager, Bronx River Alliance
LILLIAN REYES, Senior Outreach Coordinator, GreenThumb
PEDRO RIVERA, Co-Founder, Bronx Sole
SANDRA RIVERA, Dancer, Choreographer, and Educator
DR. VANESSA K. VALDÉS, Scholar & Dean of CUNY Macaulay Honors College
THREE KINGS DAY POSTER
Multicultural Connections: Three Kings Day
Three Kings Day