First Night Tri-Cities is a family-friendly, alcohol-free celebration of the New Year held each year on December 31 at the Gesa Carousel of Dreams in Kennewick. Our event is interactive and there is something for all ages. Go through a giant inflatable obstacle course. Enjoy live music performances. Take a ride on the carousel. Meet one of your favorite movie characters. Get your face painted. We're confident you'll find something for everyone to enjoy at an affordable entry price.? A special thanks to our sponsors who make this event possible and keep the fun affordable for all.

Schedule:

Sports Pavilion
4:30 p.m: Tri-City Steel Band Association Marimba band
5:30 p.m: Tri-City Steel Band Association Steel Drum band
All Night: Face painting by Vivid Imaginations
All Night: Interactive inflatable games by KnockerBall Tri-Cities
All Night: Virtual Reality Simulators by VR Unlimited
All Night: Big Top the Clown clowning fun

Carousel Event Center
All Night: Big Top the Clown balloon animals and artistry

Carousel Room
All Night: Free rides on the Gesa Carousel of Dreams by Benton PUD
5:00 p.m - 8:00 p.m: Roving characters from the movie "Frozen"

Outdoor
8:50 p.m: Countdown to fireworks
9:00 p.m: Fireworks
All Night: Fantasy In Ice live ice carving demonstration (All night)

Date: December 31, 2022

Location:

Gesa Carousel of Dreams
2901 Southridge Blvd
Kennewick, WA 99338

Cost:
$9 per person for youth ages 5-12
$7 per person for ages 13 and up.
Children age 4 and under are free.

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