At which famous beach is Rio de Janeiro's main New Year's Eve celebration held?

Rio de Janeiro's main New Year's Eve celebration is held at Copacabana Beach.

The beach hosts Réveillon, Brazil's large year-end celebration, attracting enormous crowds for concerts, ceremonies, and fireworks over the Atlantic Ocean. The shoreline's broad setting allows spectators to gather along the sand and the neighboring Avenida Atlântica.

Many participants wear white, a custom associated with peace and good fortune. Some also make offerings to Iemanjá, the Afro-Brazilian sea goddess, often by placing flowers or small objects on the water. These practices reflect the blend of cultural and religious traditions that shapes Brazilian Réveillon.

Copacabana is sometimes confused with Ipanema because both are famous Rio beaches, but the internationally recognized giant New Year's Eve gathering is centered on Copacabana. The exact program and crowd size can vary from year to year.