street events in rio de janeiro are very common occurrences - street performers in copacabana, random music concerts on the beach, cheering soccer crowds outside bars, and partiers outside night clubs are all common social gatherings in the city.

when having fun and soaking in the exciting atmosphere, it is always important to be conscious of one's surroundings - the large crowds and informal environment can lead to unwanted situations, such as being pick pocketed.

when attending these events, it is useful to find a unique way to carry money, rather than using a wallet - for isntance, money belts are a convenient accessory that keeps belongings in an out of sight and safe manner - another useful method is taking neccessary cash and squeezing at the bottom of one's pocket, in a way which cannot be seen by others.

though pick pocketing is not a frequent problem in rio, major celebrations, such as new year's or blocos during carnival, can attract this type of theft.