Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

As many areas brace for chilly weather on New Year’s Eve, Rio de Janeiro, currently in the middlle of its summer, offers the best alternative for a passionate and hot countdown celebration, especially on the beaches.

This year, millions will gather on Copacabana beach to watch fireworks, with many wearing white, the traditional dress to usher in the New Year.

How will you spend the New Year’s Eve? Who will you ring into the New Year with? Whatever the answer is, enjoy the moment and reach out your arms to embrace the coming 2018.

Hello, 2018!