City of Wasilla Fireworks Night Redo Brings Community Together
Contributed by Bryce Burkhart, Manager, MAKE A SCENE Media
Due to weather alerts on New Year’s Eve, the City of Wasilla was forced to postpone its annual New Year’s Eve Fireworks Extravaganza at Iditapark. As frustrating as that was for everyone involved, safety came first. The good news is the event was successfully rescheduled for January 10 — and it turned into a fantastic start to 2026.
Our team at MAKE A SCENE Media was proud to once again partner with the City of Wasilla to bring this community tradition back to life. Despite the ten-day delay, hundreds of people gathered inside the park and around the pavilion area to roast marshmallows, enjoy free s’mores, cocoa, coffee, cider, and giveaways, and celebrate together. Many families also stayed warm in their vehicles while tuning into the synchronized show on 95.5 The Pass, and the night wrapped up with one of the largest fireworks displays the Mat-Su Valley has seen.
I want to personally thank the local businesses that stepped up to help make the Fireworks Night REDO possible: MTA; Imaging Associates; Three Bears Alaska; Crowson Law Group; Alaska Sweet Vapes; Special Events; Mat-Valley Federal Credit Union; MEA; Subway; Nonna’s Osteria; First Rate Financial; All About Herbs; Hatcher Pass Polaris; Set Free Alaska; Red Robin; Elevate Eye Care; Jersey Mike’s; Mat-Su Services for Children & Adults; Rock Solid Plumbing & Heating; The Alaska Club; Everett’s & Mat-Su Resort; and Cold Snap Coffee.
Even with winter weather throwing us a curveball, this event proved once again that when our community comes together, great things happen. Thank you to everyone who came out and helped make the night one to remember.