According to Riotur president, Patrick Corrêa, expectations are high for the event that should welcome more than 2.5 million people in Copacabana
The City Hall of projects that this year’s New Year’s Eve should inject approximately 3 billion reais into the local economy, highlighting the relevance of the event for the city’s tourism sector. In an exclusive interview with Jovem Pan, Patrick Corrêa, president of RioTur, revealed that preparations are in their final phase. The program promises to be extensive, with stages spread throughout the city, covering the south, north, west and the island of Paquetá. Correia emphasized that, despite a deficit in fundraising, both the City Hall and some private companies are investing to ensure the success of the event. Among the confirmed artists are big names such as Caetano Veloso, Maria Bethânia, and Ivete Sangalo, who makes up the line-up.
The fireworks show in Copacabana, one of the main attractions of New Year’s Eve in Rio, will feature 10 rafts and will last 12 minutes. The synchronization between the fireworks and the sound will be coordinated by Abel Gomes, renowned for his work in major events such as the World Cup and the Olympics. Correia highlighted that the expectation is for an unprecedented show, with continuous improvements in the infrastructure and quality of the events. In addition to New Year’s Eve, the city is already preparing for Carnival in 2025, with street blocks starting in February, in an attempt to extend tourists’ stay in the city.
*With information from Rodrigo Viga
*Report produced with the help of AI
