6 New Year’s Eve traditions that are typically Brazilian
beaches in Brazil's main coastal cities are usually filled with crowds of tourists and residents who euphorically await the new...
December 31, 2021Topic
Fireworks
São Paulo law banning sale of fireworks that make noise takes effect
The government of São Paulo published on Thursday (29) the law that prohibits the sale of fireworks that generate noise...
July 29, 2021
Five Great Places to Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Rio de Janeiro
New Year’s Eve, or ‘Réveillon,’ is a big deal in Rio de Janeiro, being probably the second biggest celebration after...
December 21, 2018
Rio’s 2018 New Year’s Eve Gathers Largest Audience in History
On December 31st, 2.4 million people gathered on Copacabana's beach to welcome 2018, the largest audience ever registered in Copacabana’s...
January 2, 2018
Rio 2018 New Year’s Eve to Open “Rio de Janeiro a Janeiro” Calendar
Conceived by the City Hall, the 'Rio de Janeiro a Janeiro' project aims to boost Rio's tourism potential and plans...
December 26, 2017
Fireworks Barge Catches Fire on New Year’s Eve
One of the barges used to release fireworks during the New Year's Eve celebrations held on Copacabana Beach in Rio...
January 1, 2015
New Year’s Eve 2015 Celebrations Around Rio de Janeiro
In addition to Réveillion on Copacabana beach, New Year's Eve celebrations will take place throughout Rio de Janeiro on December...
December 28, 2014
New Year’s Eve 2014 Lineup for Copacabana
Rio will welcome in 2014 with blue fireworks and special guests including will.i.am as a themed tribute to the soon-to-released...
December 17, 2013
Record Numbers for New Year 2013: Daily
The popularity of Rio’s New Year’s Eve celebrations continued to grow this year with an estimated 2.3 million people gathering...
January 1, 2013