the inauguration of the christmas tree is an extremely popular event, attended by forty thousands of people every year, and televised nationally across brazil.

to best enjoy the show, it is recommended getting to the location of the show several hours in advance, whether it is held on the leblon side or the ipanema/copacabana side of the lagoa.

admission is always free but, when held at the estádio de remo da lagoa, seating is limited, and only those who get there early will be allowed in.

while it is still possible to enjoy the fireworks and the musical shows, the level of comfort and quality of the view would be lower outside the stadium.