"We're honored that New Year's at the Needle has become a beloved tradition for viewers to celebrate together," said Ron Sevart, Space Needle President & CEO. "Our continued partnership with Alaska Airlines supports this spectacular, one-of-a-kind show, inviting the world to get a glimpse of West Coast excellence as we ring in 2026." The 18-minute show will begin seven minutes before midnight, when 500 drones take to the sky next to the Space Needle. The formations will take viewers around the world, before ...