The large New Year's Eve street celebration in Rio de Janeiro's Copacabana neighborhood is called Réveillon.
Rio's Réveillon is a major public festival held along Copacabana Beach. It combines large crowds, concerts, fireworks over the Atlantic, and traditions associated with Afro-Brazilian and Brazilian popular culture. The celebration is especially known for its white clothing, which many participants wear to symbolize peace.
Fireworks are generally launched from platforms offshore, creating a display visible along the beach. Many attendees also make offerings or participate in rituals connected with Iemanjá, a water deity revered in Afro-Brazilian religions, although the exact practices differ among participants.
The Portuguese word réveillon is used for New Year's Eve or a New Year's celebration in Brazil and other Portuguese-speaking contexts. Rio's event should not be confused with Carnival, which is a separate festival held before Lent and has its own calendar and traditions.