The Els Tres Tombs parade was a tribute to healthcare workers.

The Els Tres Tombs parade was a tribute to healthcare workers.

The second oldest cavalcade in the history of Catalonia was held on January 22 as a tribute to health workers. The parade Els Tres Tombs de Sant Antoni took place in a festive atmosphere between carriages and horses that toured the neighborhood.

The traditional celebration returned to the Barcelona neighborhood of Sant Antoni as a tribute to all the health personnel who have fought and continue to confront the pandemic.

This was the 197th edition of the parade that started around 10.30 am in Tamarit street with Paral.lel avenue.

It was led by the mounted unit of the Guardia Urbana of Barcelona, which traveled through different areas of the city center.

Els Tres Tombs 2022 Parade

The tribute to the toilets was represented by four riders who paraded with a white armband and different colored crosses. In this way they symbolized all levels of health care in Catalonia.

There was also a carriage representing nurses, doctors, researchers, orderlies and all health personnel in general.

The aim was to pay a heartfelt tribute of gratitude and admiration for these professionals who daily risk their lives to fight the pandemic.

After the proclamation made by the businessman and neighbor of the neighborhood Vicenç Gasca, the blessing of the animals has been carried out.

The event was attended by various personalities including Jaume Collboni, the first deputy mayor of the Barcelona City Council, and Albert Batlle, councilor for Security.

A heartfelt day in another year of celebration.