New Year’s Eve in Rio de Janeiro was officially recognized by the Guinness World Records as the “biggest New Year’s Eve of the world”, consolidating the city as a global reference in New Year celebrations. The information was released this Tuesday (30) by the city hall. The milestone was reached taking into account the number of 2.5 million people registered on Copacabana Beach at the turn of 2024 to 2025.
Mayor Eduardo Paes officially received the title this Tuesday (30), on the main stage of the New Year’s Eve 2026 celebrations, in Copacabana. The commemorative plaque was delivered by Camila Borenstein, juror of the Guinness.
Paes stated that it is an honor to receive the recognition. “We know that no city in the world hosts events for so many people and with such consistency as Rio de Janeiro. In addition to the numbers, we will not fail to highlight the qualities of the New Year’s party, such as the joy of the locals and the musical diversity.”
The granting of the title considered criteria established by the Guinnessincluding the record number of participants, the magnitude of the artistic program, the territorial extension of the event and its cultural relevance.
