Happy New Year from the Space Needle and Alaska Airlines!
Viewers were wowed from San Diego to Seattle as the Pacific Time Zone rang in the new year with North America’s largest structurally launched pyrotechnic display.
Celebrate New Year’s Eve with the Space Needle at Seattle’s most iconic annual gathering. Alaska Airlines returns as the presenting sponsor of this legendary light and pyrotechnic show, drawing viewers from across the West Coast and beyond.
This year’s New Year’s at the Needle features a stunning drone performance that illuminates the Seattle skyline, building to the largest structurally launched firework display in North America. Catch every moment of the Alaska Airlines New Year’s at the Needle fireworks broadcasting live on KING 5 Seattle.
Join us from home or the party by tuning in to the live broadcast starting at 11:30PM PT on KING 5 and KONG in Seattle, KGW 8 in Portland, KREM 2 in Spokane, and CW 8.2 in San Diego. Coverage will also stream on KING5+, KGW+, KREM2+, and CBS8+. Those watching the show in the surrounding area can tune in to a live simulcast of the soundtrack on HITS 106.1 in Seattle.
Those in Seattle are invited to watch the skies light up in brilliant color at Seattle Center. The best viewing is at the International Fountain Lawn and the Fisher Pavilion. The Space Needle will offer extended hours December 31, 9:30AM through 8:30PM.
Seattle Center Schedule of Events (Pacific Time):
- 8:00 PM – Blue Wave Band performance begins (Armory Food & Event Hall)
- 9:00 PM – Fountain of Light DJ & Light Show (International Fountain)
- 10:00 PM – Light-only pre-show (10-minute performance)
- 10:30 PM – Light-only pre-show (10-minute performance)
- 11:00 PM – Light-only pre-show (10-minute performance)
- 11:30 PM – Light-only pre-show (10-minute performance)
- 11:56 PM – Show begins
- 12:00 AM – Happy New Year!
- 12:09 AM – Show ends