Reveillon Rio, Gay New Year’s Eve 2021

Celebrate a Gay New Years Eve in Rio – The Biggest Beach Party in the world!

Rio is so hot in the summer, that nobody cares much if it drizzles a bit on New Year’s Eve. Everyone will be there. Two and a half million people. If you intend to be among them get ready for one of the prettiest parties in the world.

The Main Party

• The main party takes place along Copacabana Beach which hosts several music stages, fireworks and dancing. organisation of transport in and out of the area is vital. Roads are blocked to traffic from 6 PM on 31 December until 4 AM on 1 January so you need to plan accordingly. Remember everyone wears white on this very special night. On your way to the beach purchase some lilies so you can sacrifice it to the Yemanja; Goddess of the Sea and you will be granted three wishes.

• Bring a blanket and some champagne and ice! Copacabana Beach can get very packed. We prefer the area around the front of Life Guard Tower 6 (Posto 6). Its less packed and you can still see all of the spectacular fireworks displays. The other advantage of staying there is that it´s closer to Ipanema where you most likely will be going later.

• At midnight, Several barges loaded with fireworks go off at the same time and the effect is amazing. Notice how Cantagalo, the favela in Copacabana, also have fireworks that they shoot off right after the official one. It´s like a demonstration: “We live here as well!

The After Parties

The best after-party takes place at the legendary “The Week” nightclub (The week R. Sacadura Cabral, 154 – Saúde, Rio de Janeiro – RJ, 20081-262, Brazil). The party kicks off from 1am after the main fireworks display.

Gay Rio

The gay bars and clubs in Rio are quite spread out, and you will probably need to take taxis to and from them, we have picked hotel that keep you central to the shopping and the beaches in nice and safe areas that have a good rating:

Here are the hotels we recommend that have good reviews and keep you close to all the action

Orla Copacabana Hotel,    Rio Othon Palace,    Atlantis Copacabana Hotel,    Hotel Fasano