The celebrations, of course, include much more than the burning of fallas. Each morning, brass bands play throughout the streets of Valencia to awaken its residents for the festivities. Many of the neighborhood coordinators follow the bands, igniting firecrackers along the way to ensure that no one misses La Despertá (“the awakening”). While many take to setting off their own fireworks during Las Fallas, every day also includes a professionally coordinated show during the afternoon