Which Brazilian city holds the Réveillon celebration on Copacabana Beach?

Rio de Janeiro holds Brazil’s famous Réveillon celebration on Copacabana Beach.

Réveillon is the Portuguese term commonly used in Brazil for New Year’s Eve celebrations. Rio’s event brings huge crowds to Copacabana, where people traditionally dress in white, watch large fireworks displays over the Atlantic, and attend concerts on the beachfront.

The celebration combines modern entertainment with Afro-Brazilian and coastal traditions. Many participants make offerings to Iemanjá, the orixá associated with the sea, and some jump over seven waves while making wishes. These practices vary among individuals and communities and are not required parts of the official event.

Copacabana is one of Rio’s most famous neighborhoods and beaches, stretching along the city’s southern shore. The celebration is sometimes described simply as “the Rio New Year,” but official programming and crowd arrangements can change from year to year.