a section of praia da dona luíza is closed, between street são tarcísio and rua major soledade neves, every 31st of december at 9 am until january 1st in the afternoon.

hundreds of people gather at praia dona luíza to admire the fireworks, which last around 15 minutes.

on palco sepetiba, at praia do recôncavo the party starts at 8 pm and continues until 2 am with live music performers, bands and samba music.