How to watch NYE fireworks in Seattle, around the world
SEATTLE - As 2024 is nearly behind us, there's no better way to celebrate the new year than with a great fireworks display. And luckily, Seattle has one of the best celebrations you can see.
If you want to catch a glimpse of the colorful pyrotechnics in the sky, there are plenty of good advantage points to check out. Plus, you can see other displays from across the country from the comfort of your own home.
Keep reading for what to know about the New Year's Eve fireworks display in Seattle, how to watch it live and how to see other firework shows around the country.
Where can I see the NYE fireworks in Seattle?
The most-sought fireworks show in the Seattle area is the New Year's at the Needle, sponsored by Alaska Airlines.
This year's event at the Space Needle will feature hundreds of drones, along with four 10-minute preshows ahead of the pyrotechnic and light spectacular.
When are the NYE fireworks in Seattle?
The Alaska Airlines New Year's at the Needle celebration starts seven minutes before midnight, at 11:53 p.m. PT. The show will last until 12:09 a.m.
Where are the best places to view the NYE fireworks in Seattle?
There are several great advantage points if you want to see the Space Needle fireworks in person. Our favorite spots are:
- Lake Union (to the north or east)
- Gasworks Park
- Kerry Park or other Queen Anne vantage points and parks
- Seattle Center
- Seattle Waterfront
- Beacon Hill
- Ella Bailey Park in Magnolia
- Volunteer Park on Capitol Hill
Where can I see the Seattle NYE fireworks on TV?
The live broadcast of New Year's at the Needle will air on KING 5 in Seattle, KGW 8 in Portland, KREM 2 in Spokane and CW 8.2 in San Diego.
The broadcast will begin at 11:30 p.m. PT.
How long is the Seattle NYE fireworks show?
The show will last 18 minutes and begin with 500 drones next to the Space Needle.
Will the Seattle NYE fireworks show be set to music?
Yes. Those watching the show can tune into a live simulcast of the soundtrack on HITS 106.1 in Seattle.
According to the Space Needle, the broadcast will include "behind-the-scenes coverage of the New Year’s spectacular and musical performances by Seattle-based band Sugar Bones live from the top of the Space Needle."
What is the Seattle NYE schedule of events?
10 p.m. – Light-only preshow (10-minute performance)
10:30 p.m. – Light-only preshow (10-minute performance)
11 p.m. – Light-only preshow (10-minute performance)
11:30 p.m. – Light-only preshow (10-minute performance)
11:53 p.m. – Show begins
12 a.m. – Happy New Year
12:09 a.m. – Show ends
How can I watch other fireworks displays around the country?
To see other fireworks displays from across the country, tune in to LiveNOW from FOX on the FOX Local app.
The livestream will show displays from across the U.S. in real-time, available on mobile and connected TVs.
FOX 13 Seattle will stream the national fireworks show from LiveNOW on its website and app, and on-air on FOX 13 starting at 11 p.m.
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