In Brazil's Réveillon celebration, many people traditionally wear white to symbolize peace and good fortune.
The custom is especially visible at coastal celebrations, where large crowds gather on beaches for music, fireworks, and midnight rituals. White clothing is associated with peaceful intentions and is also connected with Afro-Brazilian religious traditions, particularly celebrations honoring Iemanjá, a sea-associated deity in Candomblé and Umbanda practice.
Rio de Janeiro's Copacabana beach is one of the most famous settings for the tradition. Participants may also make offerings of flowers to the sea or jump seven waves, with each jump linked to a wish in some popular practices.
Not everyone follows the same ritual, and colors can carry additional meanings for people who choose them. White is nevertheless the most widely recognized clothing color of Brazilian New Year's celebrations. The Portuguese word Réveillon is commonly used in Brazil for the New Year's Eve festivities.