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New Year´s Eve in São Paulo
On one side, 6 shows, 15 minutes of fireworks and 2 million people in the Avenida Paulista. On the other, four stages, 20-minute fireworks show and the expectation of more than two million revelers on Copacabana Beach. The New Year's Eve celebrations in Sao Paulo and Rio are as follows: in similar numbers, different in style.
The most obvious contrast is the picture, but artists who will appear in the two years leading face of the country also deepen the differences. In Sao Paulo, each show will be one style - ranging from the most popular and famous singers to samba school champion shows. Lately, the festival has been also broadcasted on the web. Cameras are placed along the main avenues, such as on top of the Museu de Arte de Sao Paulo (MASP) which has previously displayed all the live shows on the site www.earthcam.com.
All the money for its realization comes from the private sector through sponsorships. The total value of events, however, was not disclosed. The Military Police also are on standby to ensure safety. In São Paulo, between metropolitan police and civil guards, 2,900 are men. The São Paulo City Hall recommends that those who decide to go to the party go underground. The system operates continuously throughout the morning in the main lines, loading and unloading up to 2 hours. After this time, the shipping are only allowed in the stations of Paulista Avenue, with a few exceptions.
Fires: an average of 100,000 fireworks and 7,000 colored pumps makes the fireworks show. Public: last years city expectations were to receive 2 million people - among them, 100 thousand tourists, mostly in the state.
As usual the residents go to spend New Year's Eve on Avenida Paulista. Paulsita Avenue in the days of the week is the country's financial hub, on December 31 turns in a beautiful stage where numerous concerts are presented by famous artists. The 2010-2011 New Year's Eve was full of surprises for the population, location and decor was stunning. For those who have no opportunity to travel to the coast, the Avenida Paulista turns out to be a good option for those who want to play hard. The turn of the year 2010 to 2011 was a homage for each artist who lives in São Paulo, that creative people that, through their work and their attitudes, makes "Sao Paulo, this vast work of art." Great artists brighten up the great party. Everyone could watch the shows from anywhere in the Avenida Paulista, because screens were installed for everyones convenience.
A tip is to arrive early to enjoy the whole program. Information about the event is given by São Paulo officials previously to the Eve. All main points for medical care, with clinics, doctors, nurses and ICU ambulances are regularly placed in strategic points of Avenida Paulista.
Activities near to New Year´s Eve in São Paulo
| MASP - Museu de Arte de São Paulo (museum) - MASP is the most important museum of western art in the Southern Hemisphere
Its collection is listed by the Historical and Artistic Heritage - IPHAN since 1969 and currently has about 8,000 pieces, among which stand out Western paintings, mainly Italian and French. Thirteenth century to today, you can enjoy Raphael, Mantegna and Botticceli - the Italian school - and Delacroix, Renoir, Monet, Cézanne, Picasso, Modigliani, Toulouse-L... Address: Avenida Paulista, 1578, São Paulo, Brasil Distance: 0.37km from the New Year´s Eve in São Paulo |  |
| Trianon Park (park) -
Also called Lieutenant Siqueira Campos, the Trianon Park has an area of 48.600m ². Besides its most famous Trail of the Faun, it also offers the visitors an aviary, playgrounds, exercise equipment, walking and jogging track. The highlight is the "Faun" sculpture by artist Victor Brecheret and Arethusa Francisco Leopoldo Silva.
The Parque Tenente Siqueira Campos features 38 identified... Address: Parque Tenente Siqueira Campos Rua Peixoto Gomide, 949 - Jardim Paulista Distance: 0.38km from the New Year´s Eve in São Paulo |  |
| Memorias do Bexiga Museum (museum) - Museu Memorias do Bexiga
Rua dos Ingleses 118
Bairro da Bela Vista
Tel 3285-5009 Address: Rua dos Ingleses 118 Bairro da Bela Vista, São Paulo, Brazil Distance: 0.85km from the New Year´s Eve in São Paulo |
Restaurants near to New Year´s Eve in São Paulo
| Tarsila is a Meat restaurant that is roughly 0.00km from New Year´s Eve in São Paulo and can be found at Alameda Santos, 1123 serves buffet lunch from Monday to Friday and brunch on Sunday, but the dinner menu that draws attention. Among the options is the rack of lamb in tarragon sauce garnished from mixed potato and mushroom CEPE. |
| Moraes - Alameda Santos is a Brazilian restaurant that is roughly 0.00km from New Year´s Eve in São Paulo and can be found at Alameda Santos, 1105 One of the oldest restaurants in the city. The high filet mignon steaks are made in the frying pan and you can choose between seventeen versions. The most classic is the leading garlic oil, garnished with fries. |
| Trebbiano is a Italian restaurant that is roughly 0.00km from New Year´s Eve in São Paulo and can be found at Alameda Campinas, 266 Located on the mezzanine of L'Hotel, has a climate of intimacy. The cover charge is served with homemade breads. Some options for the main course are: orecchiette sauce of octopus and squid, sea bass in a sauce of balsamic vinegar pie with peas and diced tomatoes. |
| Starbucks - Alameda Santos is a American restaurant that is roughly 0.00km from New Year´s Eve in São Paulo and can be found at Alameda Santos, 1054 The U.S. network has arrived in Brazil in 2006. The java Frappuccino sells for R $ 9.70 glass of 300ml. Already expressed the simple, served in cups, leaves for $ 2.90. Among the savory, one option is the cheese bread. |
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