The statue of Christ The Redeemer statue is enlightened with messages warning about the consequences of climate change as part of New Year celebrations in Rio de Janeiro on December 31, 2024. A traditional fireworks display and free music concerts will be held to welcome the new year during the New Year's Eve celebration in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 2025. The Rio Mayor's Press Office considers it the world's biggest New Year's Eve in the world, with 2 million people expected to attend. (Photo by MAURO PIMENTEL / AFP) (Photo by MAURO PIMENTEL/AFP via Getty Images)