rio de janeiro's new year celebration on copacabana beach is an event not to be missed for those who love to party. called réveillon, the festivities attract around two million people flocking to the white sands of copacabana, the city's most iconic beach, to drink and dance the night away.

the event is rio de janeiro's second largest after carnival, but the hype and excitement surrounding the new years eve are just as extreme. cariocas and international visitors fill out the 4 kilometer stretch of copacabana to view the fre performances by bands playing on various stages. the high class entertainment program includes both brazilian and international artists.