further, this beach has been the set for major concerts of such artists as rod stewart, the rolling stones, lenny kravitz, stevie wonder, and roberto carlos.

copacabana beach is the prime location for new-years' eve fireworks and celebrations in rio, home to spectacular fireworks entertaining over 2 million revelers.

on sundays and on holidays, the outer part of avenida atlântica, the avenue running parallel to the beach, is closed to traffic and becomes a car-free zone where bicycles, paddle cars, and quadracycles can be rented and rode alongside the beach.