UAF to host New Year's Eve Sparktacular celebration

December 20, 2018

UAF photo by Todd Paris. Community members view the annual Sparktacular fireworks show on Dec. 31, 2012. The 2018 show begins at 8 p.m. on New Year's Eve.

The University of Alaska Fairbanks will host the Fairbanks Curling Lions’ 29th annual Sparktacular celebration on Monday, Dec. 31. Fireworks will be launched from UAF’s West Ridge starting at 8 p.m.

The University of Alaska Museum of the North will serve free hot cocoa and cookies, while supplies last, from 6:30-9 p.m. The museum galleries will be open to the public at no charge during the event.

University fire and police departments will provide logistical support for the event. They will begin closing roads and ski trails near the staging area at 7 p.m.

Alaska Railroad trains travel through the area. Railroad officials ask that pedestrians and snowmachine riders stay clear of the tracks.

The Sparktacular event is organized by Mike Thomas, owner of University Chevron, and is sponsored by the following Fairbanks community groups and businesses:

Napa Auto Parts

Dunlap Insurance Agency

Mt. McKinley Bank

Sourdough Fuel/Petro Star

Sani-Can Inc.

Interior Towing and Salvage

Napa AutoCare Centers

Gas & Diesel Doctor

Alaska Chevron

The Spur

Playwright Marketing

Alaska Rubber

Midnight Sun Lions

KTVF Channel 11

KXDF CBS 13

KFXF Channel 7

University of Alaska Fairbanks

University Chevron

Download a map of the Sparktacular site here.