Rio de Janeiro has been distinguished by the Guinness World Records as the venue for the world's largest New Year's celebration. The official recognition was based on the magnitude of the infrastructure deployed and the massive attendance recorded at the iconic Copacabana beach during the last Reveillon. The certificate was presented to the city's mayor, Eduardo Paes, after technical verification that more than 2.5 million people gathered on the sand strip of the main stage. The international organization highlighted that the scale of the event is unparalleled in other global celebrations, considering both the volume of attendees and the logistical complexity of the setup facing the Atlantic. Upon receiving the award, the Carioca authorities emphasized Rio de Janeiro's uniqueness in consistently organizing mass events in public spaces. The distinction comes on the eve of a new celebration, consolidating the Brazilian city as the world's epicenter of tourism for New Year's festivities and reaffirming the historical character of its traditional fireworks show.
