Brazil's New Year's Eve celebration on Copacabana Beach is commonly called Réveillon.
Réveillon is the Portuguese term widely used in Brazil for New Year's Eve celebrations. Rio de Janeiro's Copacabana celebration is one of the country's most famous examples, combining large crowds, concerts, religious and cultural customs, and fireworks over the Atlantic Ocean.
Many participants wear white, a color associated with peace and renewal. Some also make offerings to or honor Iemanjá, an important figure in Afro-Brazilian religious traditions, often by placing flowers or small boats in the sea. These practices vary among participants and should not be treated as a single required ritual.
The French word réveillon originally referred to a late-night festive meal. In Brazil, the term has become closely associated with the New Year, especially the public beach celebration in Rio. Réveillon is therefore broader than the fireworks alone.