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Fans dressed in costumes take part in a parade celebrating the month of May as Star Wars’ month, in Santiago, Chile, Saturday, May 17, 2025.

Video. ‘Parade of the Galaxies’ brings Star Wars fans to Santiago streets

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Hundreds of Star Wars fans gathered in Santiago on Saturday for the second “Parade of the Galaxies,” celebrating the iconic saga with elaborate costumes and performances.

The event, held in May to coincide with Star Wars Day, featured around 500 registered participants marching along a two-kilometre route through the city’s main avenue.

Cosplayers dressed as characters from across the franchise, including fan-favourite Mando from The Mandalorian, played in the series by Chilean actor Pedro Pascal.

Fernando Montserrat, bearing a strong resemblance to Pascal, said he was honoured to represent the actor, praising his perseverance and success.

The parade concluded with a display of replica droids, including a lifelike model of R2-D2.

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