Thousands expected at Riverfront Park for New Year’s Eve celebration

SPOKANE, Wash. — Thousands of people are expected to gather at Riverfront Park Tuesday evening for one of the Inland Northwest’s largest New Year’s Eve celebrations, featuring fireworks, live entertainment and family-friendly activities.

The parks department estimates that 5,000 to 10,000 people will descend on Riverfront Park tonight as final preparations are underway across the region to welcome 2026 with a bang. The celebrations kicked off with the winter light show at the Gesa Pavilion.

The highlight will be a fireworks display at 9 p.m., timed so kids are able to watch the show. Fireworks will be launched from two different locations within the park to provide optimal viewing for attendees…

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