Three Kings Day celebration taking place at California Adventure from Jan. 3-6, 2014

Three Kings Day celebration will be held at California Adventure this year with a street party, music and traditional Mexican food.

Dia de los Reyes Magos commemorates the day the three kings followed the star to Bethlehem bearing gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. It will take place Jan. 3-6, 2014. It has been celebrated for generations in Spain, Mexico, Central America and other nations, as part of the Christmas story.

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According to a Disney news release, the celebration will take place in the Paradise Garden area, site of “Disney ¡Viva Navidad!,” which is inspired by the warmth and joyous holiday spirit of the Latino culture. The ongoing “¡Viva Navidad!” festival features arts and crafts, storytelling and face-painting, along with a selection of special merchandise.

A special performance, six times a day, features the Three Caballeros on a holiday float, Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse transported on brightly decorated street tricycles, flag-bearers carrying papel picado banners, Mexican folklorico dancers, samba dancers and drummers, plus giant “Mojiganga” puppets, including Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus.

Statues of the Three Kings will be displayed in Paradise Garden. Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and Goofy also will appear there in “fiesta” costumes, along with The Three Caballeros.