Botafogo Cove opens floating tree of 80 meters this Sunday

Botafogo will win, this Sunday (30/11), the first Floating Tree in the Cove. For the first time, one of the city's most emblematic scenarios receives a large Christmas water installation, with free and open attractions until January 6.

The structure already impresses by the numbers. According to the organizers, it is 80 meters high, 2.3 million LEDs and an engineering specially developed to withstand strong winds typical of the Rio waterfront. Strategically positioned in the center of the cove, the tree can be seen from different points of the beach and the neighborhood. The result is a visual spectacle of great impact, created not only to be enjoyed from a distance, but also to inspire coexistence, encounters and sensory experiences throughout the season, reinforcing the Christmas spirit of the Wonderful City.

A big party to mark the premiere

The inaugural light, this Sunday, will have the atmosphere of celebration at the height of the moment. In addition to the lighting show, the opening will feature live music, gastronomic village, itinerant attractions and fire burning, with emphasis on the Christmas Caravana show of Coca-Cola at 7:30 and the burning of fires at the same time.

Official programming begins at 5 p.m. with the solemn opening. At 5:30 p.m., the traditional Brazilian Navy Choir presents itself with Christmas classics. At 6:00, DJ Tammy takes the stage with a special set prepared for the date. The atmosphere of celebration follows at 19h with the Christmas Orchestra, a musical meeting that brings together Blackinho da Serrinha, Belo and Rachell Luz.

The most anticipated moment of the night will be at 8 p.m., with the tree lighting show, prepared to thrill the audience and officially mark the beginning of the Christmas season in the cove. Daily, the tree will be accessed between 7:00 and midnight, the water ballet will take place every 30 minutes, as well as the light show.

You can check into everything that will happen in the Cove by Here.

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