on this beach, for three days people anticipate and get ready to party for the big day, and over this pre-réveillon atmosphere there are several musical performances, from rock to samba, while fireworks are tested.

one of the most anticipated events along praia de icaraí is the bloco das piranhas, a street party that has been animating the neighborhood for nearly twenty years, gathering an amazing 80,000 people - with most of them being men in drag.

starting on the night of december 29th, are traditionally rich with rock and samba shows, along with lougo mouro, onda livre, planta & raiz, alex martinho, sinfônica ambulante, drenna rock and celta 5 are some of the artists who participated in the past to these pre-réveillon parties.