Final Countdown Fireworks
Nguyet Edmondson
Park grounds at Auditorium Shores will open at 7 p.m. with the opening musical act beginning shortly after. Austin's New Year will continue later in the evening with a performance from The Suffers, followed by a headlining set from The Band of Heathens. CNN will broadcast the Central Time Zone countdown live from Auditorium Shores starting at 11:30 p.m. The onsite countdown to the 2024 new year begins at 11:55 p.m. followed by the annual fireworks show. Visit the event webpage for additional information.
Expect congestion in and around the downtown area, South Lamar Boulevard, Barton Springs Road and Riverside Drive. Please observe the Bouldin Creek Neighborhood parking restrictions in place for safety. Attendee parking options include:
The Austin Police Department, Austin Fire Department, and Austin-Travis County EMS work in partnership to create a safe environment in which everyone can enjoy the New Year celebration and encourage attendees to:
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The Austin Center for Events (ACE) is a collaborative assembly of City of Austin departments and agencies designed to streamline special event permitting on public and private property. ACE is anchored by teams from Austin Public Health, Transportation and Public Works, Parks, Music, Police, Fire, EMS, Austin Resource Recovery, Development Services, and partner agencies, and works closely with event organizers to guide them through the special event permitting process.
The spectacular fireworks display is choreographed to music which adds so much energy to our fireworks show. especially for our Sugar Bowl visitors as it includes the college team fight songs. At 11:59 pm on NYE, click on the link below for the music to play during the fireworks. PLEASE NOTE: There is about a 40 second delay before you will hear the music!
What are you looking forward to? See the seconds tick down to your vacation, wedding, or retirement. Share your countdown by copying the web address (URL). The countdown automatically adjusts for DST changes in the selected location.
Lone Star NYE: Countdown to 2024 included the Reunion Tower live fireworks spectacular presented by Hunt Realty Investments, Arca Continental Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages and Reunion Tower. The fireworks, including more than 5,000 pyrotechnic special effects fired from Reunion Tower and the 259 LED light display, were accompanied by a 300-drone light show. Engineered and flown by DFW-based Sky Elements, the drones lit up the sky at heights of up to 700 feet and created an array of visual elements and an immersive experience never seen before above the Dallas skyline.
Lone Star NYE: Countdown to 2024 aired on NBC 5 and 23 Nexstar Media Group Inc. stations across six states. It was hosted by NBC 5's Katy Blakey and KARK-TV's D.J. Williams live from the lawn just south of Reunion Tower in Dallas.
In addition to traditional cable/satellite viewing options, viewers could also watch Lone Star NYE: Countdown to 2024 on the "NBC Dallas Fort Worth News" 24/7 live streaming channel, which is also available for viewing on Roku, Samsung TV Plus, Amazon Fire TV, Xumo Play, Google Play, Freevee, TCLtv+ and Local Now. Peacock premium subscribers could also stream live.
With over 11 million viewers from around the world, the $8.5-million event featured world-renowned K-Pop idols and Thai artists, a spectacular 3D drone show, and a record-breaking display of mesmerizing fireworks along the scenic Chao Phraya River.
BANGKOK, Jan. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ICONSIAM, in collaboration with the Tourism Authority of Thailand, government agencies, private sector organisations, hotels, and communities along the Chao Phraya River, hosted the Amazing Thailand Countdown 2024 in grand style. The event was filled with cultural diversity, entertainment, and eco-friendly fireworks, reinforcing the Chao Phraya River and Thailand as one of the world's greatest countdown destinations. Supoj Chaiwatsirikul, Managing Director of ICONSIAM Company Limited, said, "ICONSIAM is a special destination in Thailand with worldwide recognition. Through a wide collaboration that embraces multiple private sector organisations as well as government agencies, The Amazing Thailand Countdown 2024 event aims to boost tourism to Thailand and establish the Chao Phraya River as one of the world's great places to see and visit. ICONSIAM is very proud to be a part of this national effort."
Organizations involved in staging this event included Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), ICONSIAM Company Limited, Charoen Pokphand Group Public Company Limited, CP All Public Company Limited, CP Extra Public Company Limited, Lotus Company Limited, The ICONSIAM Superlux Residence Corporation Company Limited, Magnolia Quality Development Corporation Company Limited, True Corporation Public Company Limited, Coca-Cola (Thailand) Company Limited, Dentiste Thailand Company Limited, CardX, Thailand Privilege Card Company Limited, Toyota Motor Thailand Company Limited, Diageo Mot Hennessy (Thailand) Company Limited, along with private sector partners, hotels, and communities along the Chao Phraya River.
ICONSIAM's River Park became the epicenter of a three-day spectacle from December 29th to 31st, 2023, drawing millions of enthralled visitors. The event featured talented Thai and international performers on the iconic 360-degree ICONSIAM stage. Presenting thirteen esteemed Thai artists and making a historic debut on a countdown event stage in Thailand, were KPOP idols from GOT7: BamBam-Kunpimook Bhuwakul, YUGYEOM, and Mark Tuan.
The show continues with the "Art of Muay Thai," embodying resilience. Its grand finale, "The Fusion of Thai Dance and Choral Music," features Thai artists, joined by the acclaimed Chong Kben band and over 60 supporting actors.
As the night approached the eagerly awaited countdown, visitors were enchanted by a spellbinding 3D drone show featuring an ensemble of over 2,000 synchronized drones choreographed to captivating music. This awe-inspiring spectacle conveyed hopes for collective prosperity and sustainable progress in the forthcoming year.
To herald the arrival of 2024, ICONSIAM illuminated the skies with an eco-friendly fireworks display. This year witnessed a record-breaking 50,000 eco-friendly fireworks that spanned 1,400 meters along one of the most picturesque bends of the Chao Phraya River. The fireworks show was crafted through a collaborative effort between skilled Thai artisans and Okujyo Yoshimasa, the acclaimed pyrotechnics director from Japan and winner of the 2023 Fireworks Contest at Japan's Shinmei Fireworks Festival, and was of a scale and magnificence never before seen in Thailand.
This extraordinary event garnered global attention through influential channels such as CNN, BBC, AP, Reuters, and ABC. ICONSIAM presented this event to promote Thai culture globally, helping to extend the nation's soft power.
Join the Town of Morehead City and Downtown Morehead City, Inc. for our "Downtown Countdown," and NYE festivities. Activities will begin at 5:30 p.m. at Big Rock Landing, in front of the Big Rock Fountain, with games, music, face painting, coloring, and a 6 p.m. crab pot drop! This event is family-friendly, and all are welcome!
The evening continues with shopping and dining throughout the downtown district, and closes with a grand finale of fireworks and the large crab pot drop at midnight. Find a spot along the waterfront to enjoy a fireworks show over Sugarloaf Island, and countdown to the New Year with us as we lower the big, brightly lit crab pot!
As the clock winds down on 2023, Omaha is gearing up for a spectacular send-off to the old year and a grand welcome to the new one with the grand finale of the Holiday Lights Festival. The highlight of the evening will be a mesmerizing firework show, promising a dazzling display of lights and colors, providing a fitting end to the year.
The festivities are set to unfold near 10th & Cass Street, conveniently located near the CHI Health Center and Charles Schwab Field Omaha. Attendees are invited to experience the magic of the fireworks from the comfort of their vehicles, making it a family-friendly affair that ensures warmth and safety.
Produced by the renowned J&M Displays, each firework shell is meticulously choreographed to unfold in harmony with a specially curated musical score. The auditory experience will be broadcast on STAR 104.5, inviting spectators to tune in within from the warmth of their vehicles and enjoy a unique soundtrack designed to synchronize with the bursts of color in the night sky.
As the year draws to a close, this grand event invites the community to join in the celebration of the new year while prioritizing safety. Embrace the enchantment of the dazzling display and bid farewell to 2023 with a night filled with music, lights and the promise of a brighter tomorrow.
The fireworks typically launch from barges located 1,000 feet out in the bay, just south of the Ferry Building near Pier 14 (Mission Street and The Embarcadero), so the best viewing spots will be south of the Ferry Building along the Embarcadero between Mission and Folsom Street.
The seven acres of open green space and picnic areas at Penn Treaty Park provide a great vantage point from which to watch both fireworks shows. Bring along a blanket and a lawn chair to stay warm and comfortable throughout the evening.
The recently completed stretch of the Delaware River Trail along South Christopher Columbus Boulevard features newly paved bike lanes for cyclists and pedestrians who want to head to their viewing location by bike or foot. Or stay back and catch the fireworks from a less-crowded distance at spots like Pier 68 with its built-in benches and the pier at Washington Avenue Green. (Pro tip: Get there early enough to climb the Land Buoy sculpture spiral staircase for the best vantage point.)
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