those lucky enough to own a yacht, or be invited onto one, also have an incredible viewpoint of the show from the water.

traditionally, in the bay there are always 13 transatlantic cruise ships, and about 250 smaller boats, watching the city and the fireworks from a unique perspective.  

12 stages are erected all over rio de janeiro, with each hosting famous djs and bands.

this year there will be four stages in copacabana including the palco principal in front of the copacabana palace, the palco claro in front of rua santa clara, the palco beat 98 next to posto 5, and the palco light recicla to the eastern side of the beach in leme.