First Night Tri-Cities

First Night Tri-Cities
Tuesday, Dec 31, 2024 from 4:00pm to 9:00pm
Gesa Carousel of Dreams
2901 Southridge Blvd
509-987-5532

First Night Tri-Cities is a family-friendly, alcohol-free celebration of the New Year.

Our event is interactive and there is something for all ages. Go through a giant inflatable obstacle course. Enjoy live music performances. Take a ride on the carousel. Meet one of your favorite movie characters. Get your face painted. We're confident you'll find something for everyone to enjoy at an affordable entry price.

Schedule of Events:

The first 1,000 attendees will receive lighted fiber optic wands courtesy of Benton PUD.

All activities (other than food, beverage and souvenir purchases) are included with your admission.

Sports Pavilion

All Night - Face painting by Vivid Imaginations
All Night - Interactive inflatable games by KnockerBall Tri-Cities
All Night - Virtual Reality Simulators by KnockerBall Tri-Cities
All Night - Big Top the Clown balloon animals
All Night - Kids game corner

Carousel Room

All Night - Free rides on the Gesa Carousel of Dreams by Benton PUD
5-8pm - Roving characters

Outdoor

8:50pm - Countdown to fireworks
9:00pm - FIREWORKS, presented by Seattle Children's Hospital
All Night - Fantasy In Ice live ice carving demonstration (All night)

Vendors (vendor purchases are not included in your admission)

Lil Orbitz West Coast - Cinnamon sugar doughnuts
Nothing Bundt Cakes - Bundt cakes

A special thanks to our sponsors who make this event possible and keep the fun affordable for all.

We hope to see your family at the carousel as we celebrate the end of 2024 and look forward to 2025!