Which beach hosts Rio de Janeiro's famous all-white New Year's Eve celebration, Réveillon?

Rio de Janeiro's famous all-white Réveillon celebration is held at Copacabana Beach.

Copacabana's New Year's Eve festivities combine large crowds, concerts, fireworks, and traditions influenced by the city's coastal setting and Afro-Brazilian religious culture. Many participants wear white, a color associated with peace and renewal, and some make offerings or wishes connected with the sea.

The beach's long crescent shoreline provides a dramatic setting for fireworks launched from barges offshore. The celebration has become one of Brazil's most recognizable public New Year's events and attracts visitors from around the country and abroad.

Rio has other important beaches, including Ipanema and Leblon, so the names can be confused. The internationally famous Réveillon gathering associated with the huge midnight crowd and offshore fireworks is specifically centered on Copacabana Beach.