The New Year’s Eve celebration in Rio de Janeiro commonly called Réveillon is Réveillon.
Rio’s Réveillon is especially associated with Copacabana Beach, where large crowds gather for concerts, ceremonies, and fireworks over the Atlantic Ocean. The Portuguese term refers to the New Year’s Eve celebration and is used broadly in Brazil and other Portuguese-speaking contexts.
Although Rio’s event is famous for beach crowds and white clothing, Réveillon is not the name of a single performer, parade, or fireworks barge. Its program changes annually, and religious or cultural customs may vary among participants. The celebration is distinct from Rio Carnival, which is held later and is traditionally linked to the period before Lent.