Rio New Years Eve 2014

Fireworks, Events, Live Stream, Webcams, Parties, Hotels

Rio de Janeiro, 31 December 2013, Midnight

The New Year (Portuguese: Ano Novo, Brazilian-Portuguese: Réveillon), is one of Brazil's main holidays. It officially marks the beginning of the summer holidays, which last until Carnival. Brazilians traditionally have a copious meal with family or friends at home, in restaurants or private clubs, and consume alcoholic beverages. champagne is traditionally drunk. Those spending New Year's Eve at the beach usually dress in white, to bring good luck into the new year. Fireworks and eating grapes or lentils are customs associated with the holiday. The beach at Copacabana in Rio de Janeiro has a large fireworks display.

New years in Brazil attracts an astonishing two million people each year. The heady mix of tradition and the pulsating festivities transform the festivities to a one-in-a-life-time experience. It is more than dance and more than music and not piety alone. The people are infused with an electric spirit to harbinger a new order of life. The magnificent view of the floating candles in honor of Iemanjá the Goddess of Water, the splendid fireworks display on the Copacabana beach, the white clothes and the great samba propel the joy of life.

There are rumours this year that Madonna will sing on the New Year eve in Brazil but this is yet to be confirmed - we'll bring you confirmation either way as and when we get it! Imagine a four-mile long stage, putting up dances, music, and revelry, throbbing with over 2,000,000 visitors; you will be near to an idea of what the celebrations on the Copacabana beach are. Black Eyed Peas or Caetano Veloso may also be performing there. Only people who have spent New Years Eve in Rio can understand why this event is one of their most memorable experiences.

One of the top New Year's Eve parties in Rio de Janeiro is proving exceptionally popular in ticket sales - Réveillon on Sugarloaf 2014. The party will feature Soul de Quem Quiser and DJs. This year, chef Marcelo Tanus, of Zozô, a restaurant near the Sugarloaf, will be responsible for the buffet.

Places to watch live online: Rio de Janeiro webcams

If you're planning on visiting Rio over the New Year period, then early reservation is strongly recommend. You can search, check availability and book local hotels here.

We would love to hear feedback from anyone who has visited Rio for New Years Eve and would like to share their experiences.

Also if you know of any events or parties we don't yet have listed, whether it's something you're attending or organising, please let us know and we'll be happy to update the page.