Rio: World's Largest New Year's Eve Celebration, According to Guinness Records

Rio de Janeiro now holds the Guinness World Record for the largest New Year's Eve celebration. Last year's event on Copacabana Beach gathered over 2.5 million people.

Rio's Mayor, Eduardo Paes, received the honorary plaque from a Guinness World Records representative. This year's celebration is also expected to be grand, featuring fireworks and 1,200 drones.

A total of 13 stages have been set up for free concerts throughout the city, with increased security measures in Copacabana. Rio welcomed 2 million tourists from January to November.

Gilberto Gil, a legend of Brazilian music, will be the star of the night.