While Rio’s best known party is Carnaval, the city’s New Years Eve celebrations are among the best in the world. There are fabulous parties in many of Rio’s restaurants, clubs and hotels, but site of the liveliest party is Copacabana Beach. Nearly one million people gather on the beach, all dressed in white, ready to bring in the near year with an epic night of partying. Many bring candles and candlelit offerings to the Goddess of the Sea, Iemanja, and set them at water’s edge to be taken out to sea. At midnight, the arrival of the New Year is announced by a massive fireworks display. Elaborate shows with samba, “pagode” and popular Brazilian music are set up on numerous stages along the four kilometer beach. The night of entertainment ceases only as the sun begins to rise.
Check out this growing list of New Year’s Eve 2010 parties in Rio. Tickets are still available for parties, and accommodations are available at Rent in Rio.
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December 20, 2009 at 5:26 am |
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