Brazil New Year's Eve

the beach @ copacabana in rio de janeiro hosts millions of revelers.

the new year (portuguese: ano novo), 1 of brazil s main holidays. officially marks beginning of summer holidays, last until carnival. brazilians traditionally have copious meal family or friends @ home, in restaurants or private clubs, , consume alcoholic beverages. champagne traditionally drunk. spending new year s eve @ beach dress in white, bring luck new year. fireworks , eating grapes or lentils customs associated holiday.

the beach @ copacabana in rio de janeiro ranked among top 10 new year fireworks display. combination of live concerts, spectacular fireworks display , millions of revelers combine make copacabana s new year s party 1 of best in world. in addition, celebrations broadcast on rede globo during show da virada.

the city of são paulo hosts saint silvester marathon (corrida de são silvestre) traverses streets between paulista avenue , downtown area.

in other regions, different events take place. @ fortaleza, ceará, there party in praia de iracema area. party attracts more 1 million people. features fireworks , live music shows.