Two million people join the arrival of 2009 in Copacabana

The Copacabana beach, in the South Zone of Rio, has an audience estimated at 2 million people to celebrate the arrival of 2009. The fireworks of about 24 tons of fireworks, inspired by the “four elements of nature,” the earth, fire, water and air, tourists and joy, lasted just over 20 minutes, because of a problem the ferry that was next to the pier 4.

Some transatlantic had permission to watch the fireworks show very close to the eight ferries throughout the sea of Copacabana.

After the turn, the public auction to the sand and sidewalk early accompanying the concerts of Revelation, Mart’nália. To ensure safety, the military police increased by 42% the effective in comparison to last year and towers used to monitor the movement.

5 Responses to “Two million people join the arrival of 2009 in Copacabana”

1. Stephen Cooper says:

   January 2, 2009 at 8:55 pm

   Hi Thiago,
   Looks fantastic.

   I should be in Brazil for Christmas and New Years (2009)
   Best,
   Coop

   P.S. My wife’s family is from Sao Paulo.
2. funny videos says:

   January 4, 2009 at 9:47 am

   WoW this inspires me to spend the next New Year at Brazil;)
   Happy New Year.
3. Ratgeber Gesundheit says:

   January 7, 2009 at 11:00 pm

   Very awesome, fantastic fireworks and good people. Nothing is impossible if everybody cooperates. This celebration will never be a success if not because of the oneness in hearts and mind of all the participants.
4. Gordon says:

   January 12, 2009 at 5:59 am

   Brazil always puts on a good show. They sure know how to party as well. Some good pics here.
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   January 12, 2009 at 2:56 pm

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