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Experience the holiday magic and twinkling lights atop Seattle with special programming and the return of Santa!
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It’s a bigger, brighter, and bolder show to ring in 2023!
The Space Needle, which has stood as a symbol of possibility and technology for 60 years since debuting for the Century 21 World’s Fair, will showcase its spirit of tomorrow with a brand-new addition to T-Mobile New Year’s at the Needle.
As the clock strikes midnight to ring in 2023, the beloved New Year’s celebration will feature drone light formations in the Seattle skies to add more expression and color to one of the world’s largest structurally-launched firework displays.
The captivating drone formations — with 200 drones designed to integrate with the fireworks and light displays being launched and projected off of the Space Needle — will fly between 200 and 600 feet above ground, directly north of the Space Needle.
The coordinated drone effects will be best seen from the Seattle Center campus grounds (back open for viewing!) with festivities beginning at 8PM, and on the KING 5 live broadcast starting at 11:35PM PST.
Learn more at spaceneedle.com/newyears!

New Winter Brilliance Experience + The Bar at Chihuly Garden and Glass Opening Soon
Winter Brilliance
Running now through the winter season, Winter Brilliance offers guests a brand-new original light and music installation. Using innovative video projection technology, this immersive installation was created to project onto the stunning Winter Brilliance exhibit, inspired by fire, ice, and the dramatic use of light. This seasonal sight serves to demonstrate Dale Chihuly’s ongoing desire to innovate and exhibit his glass art in new and different ways. Learn more at chihulygardenandglass.com/holidays.
The Bar at Chihuly Garden and Glass
Introducing a brand-new bar at Chihuly Garden and Glass opening in Winter 2022. The newly-imagined bar concept will offer craft cocktails and delicious bites in a one-of-a-kind atmosphere, where Dale Chihuly’s personal vintage collections and private art collection will be on display. Guests can indulge in elevated food and drink during their visit to the Exhibition or a night out to Seattle Center for a game, concert ,or show. More details to come at chihulygardenandglass.com.
Connect to a world of sparkling lights, amusements, and spirited entertainment at Seattle Center Winterfest presented by Symetra, happening November 25 – December 31! Throughout the five weeks of Winterfest, those in search of uplifting seasonal spirit or delightful diversion will find live performances, light shows, the Winterfest Train and Village, free holiday activities, and more! Check out everything happening virtually and in-person at seattlecenter.com/winterfest.
Space Needle
Experience the holiday magic and twinkling lights atop Seattle with special programming and the return of Santa!
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