Rio’s Mayor Cuts Sea-Goddess Iemanjá Procession Funding
The boat procession out of Copacabana beach is just one of the cultural events not being funded by the city...
November 29, 2017Topic
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Rio de Janeiro’s 2018 New Year’s Eve Program Announced
Copacabana New Year's Eve celebration includes singer Anitta as the main attraction, samba schools' performances and drones broadcasting the seventeen-minute...
November 25, 2017
Thousands Gather for Gay Pride Parade in Rio’s Copacabana Beach
Despite the reduction of floats and artist performances, due to the lack of financial support from Rio's government, more than...
November 20, 2017
The Line Up for New Year’s Eve 2017 in Rio de Janeiro Announced
The show line up for New Year's Eve in Rio de Janeiro has been announced, which will include the traditional...
December 21, 2016
Brazilian Officials Announce Extra Security for Rio Games
Measures including Marines personnel at Copacabana Beach and extra security at airports.
July 1, 2016
Two Million Celebrate New Year’s Eve on Rio’s Copacabana Beach
Two million people filled Copacabana Beach to celebrate the new year, and nearly 700 tons of waste were collected by...
January 2, 2016
Rio de Janeiro’s 2016 New Year’s Eve Program Announced
Rio de Janeiro revels in celebrating the beginning of the new year and 2016 will be no different. To take...
December 12, 2015
Rio Protests High Number of Violent Deaths This Year
Small and large coffins representing both children and adults victims were placed on the sand of Copacabana Beach on Sunday.
October 12, 2015
First Beach Rugby Field in Rio Inaugurated in Copacabana
A day after Olympic day, the celebrations of sport continue as a new beach rugby field has been inaugurated at...
June 25, 2015