among other performers, the program at ilha do governador featured dj alexandre lima, the band existence, arlindo, orquestra real dance with bruno maia and moisés marques, coisa séria, buchecha, and sensação. 

at midnight, the city sponsors an 18-minute firework show, complete with a musical soundtrack to augment the effect.

for those who want to get a feel of what the celebrations are like at praia da bica, on the 30th there will be pre-celebration shows along the beach - a great occasion to experience something different and authentically carioca.