8Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Rio de Janeiro offers a unique New Year’s celebration at Copacabana Beach, where over two million people gather to enjoy the festivities. Tradition dictates wearing white for good luck and prosperity in the year ahead. Fireworks light up the sky while live music, samba dancing, and beach parties keep the energy high. Many locals also honor the sea goddess Yemanjá by offering flowers and candles to the ocean.
