Réveillon is the name given to New Year's Eve in Brazil, including Rio de Janeiro's famous celebration.
The word is used in Brazilian Portuguese for the New Year's Eve festivities and the associated all-night celebration. It is especially linked with large public events such as Rio de Janeiro's gathering at Copacabana Beach, where concerts and midnight fireworks attract enormous crowds.
Brazilian Réveillon customs often include wearing white, a color popularly associated with peace, and observing Afro-Brazilian or regional traditions. In coastal cities, some people jump over seven waves or make offerings connected with Iemanjá, although practices vary by person and location.
Réveillon should not be confused with Carnaval, Brazil's separate pre-Lenten festival. The two events can both feature music, costumes, and huge crowds, but Réveillon specifically marks the transition from December 31 to January 1.