The National Chamber of the Baking Industry and Similar of Mexico will host the traditional mega King's cake event at the Angel of Independence on January 5, 2026. The event will distribute 24,000 pieces of this 250-meter-long giant bread to keep the tradition alive. Attendees can enjoy milk with each portion and photos with the Three Wise Men.
The mega King's cake for Epiphany Day in Mexico City is a highlight of the celebrations, organized by the National Chamber of the Baking Industry and Similar of Mexico (CANAINPA). This event, aimed at preserving cultural tradition, will take place on Monday, January 5, 2026, starting at 11:00 a.m. at the iconic Angel of Independence, located at Avenida Paseo de la Reforma number 342, colonia Juárez, Cuauhtémoc borough.
The giant bread measures approximately 250 meters long and will be adorned with crusts and crystallized fruits. 24,000 free pieces will be distributed, though participants will need luck to get one, according to the Government of CDMX. To enhance the experience, each portion will come with milk, and there will be opportunities for photos with Melchior, Gaspar, and Baltasar, who will also give toys to children.
To reach the site, public transport is recommended: Metrobús Line 7 to the El Ahuehuete stop, or Insurgentes and Sevilla stations on Metro Line 1.
While the main event is at the Angel of Independence, rosca distributions will extend to various boroughs. On January 5, at 3:00 p.m., at Deportivo San Gregorio (Av. Chapultepec) and Parque Juegos de Palos (Milpa Alta); at 4:00 p.m., at Parque Aguascalientes (Venustiano Carranza), Parque Calpulli (Azcapotzalco), and Parque de la Consolación (Pedregal de Santa Úrsula). On January 6, at 12:00 p.m. at Torres de Potrero (Álvaro Obregón); at 2:00 p.m. at Barco Utopía (Iztapalapa); at 4:00 p.m. at Parque Tacuba (Miguel Hidalgo) and Bosque de Tláhuac; and at 5:00 p.m. at Deportivo Morelos (Tlalpan).
This initiative not only promotes family gatherings but also highlights the importance of the King's cake in Mexican traditions, where the Baby Jesus figurine is hidden to designate the 'godparent' for the year.
