Réveillon is the Brazilian New Year's Eve festival celebrated especially on Rio de Janeiro's Copacabana Beach.
In Brazil, Réveillon refers to New Year's Eve celebrations rather than to a single nationwide event. Rio's beachfront gathering is famous for its enormous crowds, stages, music, fireworks, and participants wearing white. White clothing is commonly associated with peace, renewal, and traditions influenced by Afro-Brazilian religious practices.
The Copacabana fireworks are launched from barges offshore, allowing the display to be viewed along the beach. Many people also make offerings or rituals connected with Iemanjá, a sea-associated figure revered in Candomblé and Umbanda traditions. Réveillon should not be confused with Carnival: Carnival is a separate pre-Lenten festival whose dates vary, while Réveillon occurs on December 31 and January 1.