Brazil's New Year's Eve celebration is commonly called Réveillon, especially in Rio de Janeiro.
Réveillon is the Portuguese term used in Brazil for New Year's Eve festivities. Rio de Janeiro's celebration on Copacabana Beach is among the world's largest, drawing enormous crowds for concerts, ceremonies and fireworks over the Atlantic Ocean.
Many Brazilian participants wear white clothing, a practice commonly associated with peace and renewal. Some people also make offerings to Iemanjá, a sea-associated orixá honored in Afro-Brazilian religious traditions, although customs differ among communities.
Réveillon is not the same event as Carnaval. Carnaval is a separate festival that usually takes place before Lent, while Réveillon marks the transition from December 31 to January 1.