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Valparaiso: Special Events Valparaíso's famed New Year's Pyrotechnic Festival takes place every December 31, lighting the sky with a spectacular fireworks display that can be seen throughout the city. A memorable way to see the show is atop one of the hills, such as Cerro Alegre or Cerro Concepción, or from one of the several boats that offer special excursions around the harbor. Ask at the visitor's center at Muelle Prat about making arrangements; reservations need to be made 1 to 2 weeks in advance, and you need to set sail before the port closes at 9pm. Plan where you'd like to be, arrive early, and expect to stay late, as heavy crowds make movement difficult. Another highlight during October is Regatta Off Valparaíso, a traditional Chilean regatta organized by the Arturo Prat Naval Academy, featuring more than 50 competing yachts. At the time this book went to press, the exact weekend was not known, so call the visitor's center.
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