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12/31/2008 - 1/01/2009New Year's Eve
Rio de Janeiro,
Brazil
In Rio, the New Year's Eve bash is second only to the carnival celebrations later in the year. Whilst parties take place all over the city, it is estimated that about 2 million revellers head to this one on Copacabana Beach to welcome in the New Year. The celebrations have religious overtones and many dress in white, and light candles along the beach, making for a truly spectacular sight. Offerings of flowers, perfume and rice are made to Lemanja, the Goddess of the Sea, and are cast adrift on model boats. On the stroke of midnight the sky bursts alight with an incredible fireworks display and partying often continues right through the night. Rio's New Year's Eve celebrations seem to grow each year and are fast becoming one of the major parties in the world
Themes:
Spectacle
, Dance
, Religion
, Food & Drink
, Entertainment
, Music
Hours: From early evening and into the early hours
Cost: Free
Where: Copacabana Beach
The vast expanse of Rio's Copacabana Beach stretches out along the city's east coast
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Getting there:
Copacabana beach is close to the city centre and is easily accessible by train, bus or on foot
Contact Information:
RioTur (Rio Tourism Authority)
Rua da Assembleia, 10
9th floor
Centro
Rio de Janeiro
20119
Brazil
Telephone: +55 (0)21 2217 7575.
Email: riotur.riotur@pcrj.rj.gov.br
Website: http://www.riodejaneiro-turismo.com.br/pt/
