The tradition of the Epiphany procession is based on the Gospel story of the Wise Men from the East led by the Star of Bethlehem. In Kraków, they guide their footsteps from various parts of the city to the Market Square, where the kings worship the newborn Jesus on the stage under the City Hall tower. All the while, they are followed by carolling Kraków inhabitants and tourists. The event culminates in a concert of Christmas songs performed by popular artists of the Kraków stages. 

Accompanied by a carolling crowd, Caspar, Melchior and Balthazar will also pass through Kraków:
- the blue (African) cortege will set off from Matejki Square,
- the green (Asian) cortege from the Salesian World Village Park at the Tyniecka Street,
- and the red (European) cortege from Wawel Hill.