Published December 30. 2014 11:00PM
Los Tres Reyes Magos (The Three Kings) will once again make their way to Bethlehem this January to celebrate El Dia de los Reyes (Three Kings Day), the cherished religious and cultural tradition of many Latin American countries, when they visit SteelStacks for the annual Three Kings Celebration, 2 - 6 p.m. Jan. 4, ArtsQuest Center, SteelStacks, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem.
The Three Kings, Gaspar, Melchior and Balthazar, arrive during the event to spend time with children and their families, presenting gifts to those 8 and under. Children are encouraged to dress as their favorite king for the "Best Dressed King" contest judged by the Three Kings
During the Three Kings Celebration at SteelStacks, children can take part in a variety of fun-filled activities, including games, arts and crafts and a scavenger hunt. Families can also enjoy music, as well as delicious Latin food available for purchase from Holy Infancy Catholic Church.
The Three Kings Celebration is a cultural program of ArtsQuest's Latino Community Advisory Committee, composed of leaders from the Lehigh Valley's Latino community.
Sponsors of the Three Kings Celebration include PPL, La Ola Radio and Panorama Latin News.
The Three Kings' gowns and costumes were designed and created by Pamela Ptak, the Riegelsville, Bucks County-based designer who appeared on Season 7 of the "Project Runway" TV show .