{"id":918383,"date":"2025-12-10T09:15:10","date_gmt":"2025-12-10T14:15:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/new-years-at-the-needle-returns-the-west-coast-window-to-the-world\/"},"modified":"2025-12-10T09:15:10","modified_gmt":"2025-12-10T14:15:10","slug":"new-years-at-the-needle-returns-the-west-coast-window-to-the-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/new-years-at-the-needle-returns-the-west-coast-window-to-the-world\/","title":{"rendered":"New Year’s at the Needle Returns: The West Coast Window to the World"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\n Alaska Airlines <\/i>returns as sponsor of the New Year’s Eve tradition, drone show, fireworks and lights delighting viewers across the globe <\/i><\/p>\n

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\n <\/span>, Dec. 10, 2025<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ — The Space Needle is proud to announce the return of New Year’s at the Needle; the premier New Year’s Eve show broadcast across four markets down the coast to viewers in Seattle<\/span>, Spokane<\/span>, Portland<\/span> and San Diego<\/span>. Alaska Airlines will return as the presenting sponsor of Seattle’s<\/span> iconic pyrotechnic and light spectacular to welcome 2026. Viewers along the coast will tune in to watch hundreds of drones take to the sky, leading up to the largest structurally launched firework show in North America<\/span>, <\/b>broadcasting on KING<\/span> 5 Seattle.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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“We’re honored that New Year’s at the Needle has become a beloved tradition for viewers to celebrate together,” said Ron Sevart<\/span>, Space Needle President & CEO. “Our continued partnership with Alaska Airlines supports this spectacular, one-of-a-kind show, inviting the world to get a glimpse of West Coast excellence as we ring in 2026.”\u00a0<\/p>\n

The 18-minute show will begin seven minutes before midnight, when 500 drones take to the sky next to the Space Needle. The formations will take viewers around the world, before landing back in the Pacific Northwest. A drone countdown leads into a thrilling pyrotechnic display as fireworks launch from the Space Needle at midnight. Partygoers at Seattle Center will watch the Space Needle come to life with impressive 10-minute light shows happening at 10:00 PM PT<\/span>, 10:30 PM PT<\/span>, 11:00 PM PT<\/span>, and 11:30 PM PT<\/span>.<\/p>\n

“2025 has been a transformational year for Alaska<\/span>, with Seattle<\/span> as our global gateway and new connections from the West Coast to the world,” said Alaska Airlines CEO Ben Minicucci<\/span>. “As Seattle’s hometown airline, we’re thrilled to return for New Year’s at the Needle, celebrating the new year with our loyal guests up and down the West Coast.” As the number one airline in Seattle<\/span> with the most daily flights, Alaska<\/span> offers over 100 nonstop destinations from Seattle<\/span>, including flights to Tokyo<\/span> and Seoul<\/span>, with upcoming service to London<\/span>, Reykjavik<\/span> and Rome<\/span>.<\/p>\n

\n Seattle<\/span> residents and visitors are encouraged to join us at Seattle Center for the best view of the show. Enjoy an impressive lineup of pre-show activities including live music from Blue Wave Band, a DJ and light show near the fountain and giveaways at Alaska Airlines’ pop-up booths at the Armory; there will also be a special treat for Atmos Rewards members and employees of Alaska Air\u00a0Group. Then, watch the skies light up with a brilliant display of color with a front row seat at the International Fountain Lawn or the Fisher Pavilion rooftop. New Year’s Eve at the Center will keep energy high leading up to fireworks!\u00a0<\/p>\n

Join us from home or the party by tuning in to the live broadcast starting at 11:30 PM PT<\/span> on KING<\/span> 5 and KONG in Seattle<\/span>, KGW 8 in Portland<\/span>, KREM 2 in Spokane<\/span>, and CW 8.2 in San Diego<\/span>. 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<\/span>.<\/p>\n

The Space Needle will offer extended hours December 31<\/span>, 9:00 AM<\/span> through 8:00 PM<\/span>.<\/p>\n

For event updates, visit spaceneedle.com\/newyears.<\/p>\n

Schedule of Events (all Pacific Time):<\/p>\n