in fact, some of the highlights of previous celebrations of réveillon and pedra de guaratiba included performances by elite samba school escola de samba grêmio recreativo inocentes de belford roxo, champion of the access group in 2012, that opened the parades in the sambódromo in 2013 with the grupo especial.

fireworks at praia da brisa last for ten minutes, and are clearly visible also due to the many piers recently built along the beach - creating an interesting visual with the windmills on the promenade.

this is one of the better-organized réveillon events in the city, with plenty of restrooms, security, firemen and ambulances available to prevent any problems. in average every year 15,000 people take part of this event.