UAF to host 30th annual Sparktacular fireworks display
December 20, 2019
The University of Alaska Fairbanks will host the Fairbanks Curling Lions’ 30th annual Sparktacular celebration on Tuesday, 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 sell beverages and cookies from 5:30-8 p.m. The museum galleries will be open to the public at no charge until 9 p.m.
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 about 7 p.m.
Alaska Railroad trains travel through the area, and pedestrians and snowmachine riders are asked to stay clear of the tracks. Personal fireworks, drones and sky lanterns are prohibited.
The Sparktacular event is organized by Mike Thomas, owner of University Chevron. It is sponsored by the following Fairbanks community groups and businesses:
University Chevron
Dunlap Insurance Agency
Napa Auto Parts
University of Alaska Fairbanks
KTVF Channel 11
KXDF CBS 13
KFXF Channel 7
Sourdough Fuel/Petro Star
Mt. McKinley Bank
Sani-Can, Inc.
Interior Towing and Salvage
Napa AutoCare Centers
Gas & Diesel Doctor
Playwright Marketing
The Spur
Monkey Wrench Mechanical
Interior Baseball Lions
A map of the Sparktacular site is available here.