Fireworks explode during the lighting ceremony for Rio de Janeiro's famed floating Christmas tree in Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas on November 30 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Rio lights world's largest floating Christmas tree —
Fireworks explode during the lighting ceremony for Rio de Janeiro's famed floating Christmas tree in Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas on November 30 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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Mist hangs over the water before the lighting ceremony.
Rio lights world's largest floating Christmas tree —
Mist hangs over the water before the lighting ceremony.
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The 85-meter-tall artificial tree is the largest floating Christmas tree in the world according to the Guinness Book of World Records.
Rio lights world's largest floating Christmas tree —
The 85-meter-tall artificial tree is the largest floating Christmas tree in the world according to the Guinness Book of World Records.
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People celebrate during festivities surrounding the lighting ceremony.
Rio lights world's largest floating Christmas tree —
People celebrate during festivities surrounding the lighting ceremony.
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The tree is lit by 3 million microlights capable of several lighting displays.
Rio lights world's largest floating Christmas tree —
The tree is lit by 3 million microlights capable of several lighting displays.
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The tree will be remain lit every night until the end of the year.
Rio lights world's largest floating Christmas tree —
The tree will be remain lit every night until the end of the year.
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Fireworks and smoke surround the tree during the lighting ceremony.
Rio lights world's largest floating Christmas tree —
Fireworks and smoke surround the tree during the lighting ceremony.
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A man rides on a stand-up paddle in front of the tree.
Rio lights world's largest floating Christmas tree —
A man rides on a stand-up paddle in front of the tree.
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A view of the tree lit by its millions of lights, showing one of several possible displays.
Rio lights world's largest floating Christmas tree —
A view of the tree lit by its millions of lights, showing one of several possible displays.
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