33rd America's Cup in Valencia, Spain

The America's Cup Visitor Park, located in the Marina Real Juan Carlos in Valencia, Spain, opens to the public on Saturday, Feburary 6th. Throughout the week the Park will feature a series of free concerts and activities, as well as the opportunity to purchase traditional Spanish, American, and Swiss meals. The official opening ceremony will occur on Sunday, February 7th and will feature a paella dinner to benefit Haiti and a mascletá (a Valencian tradition, the explosion of hundreds of kilos of firecrackers). Racing is scheduled for February 8th, 10th, and 12th.

Coverage by Laura Yamartino and Cherie Oertel.