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RiverFront New Year's Eve Fireworks

A sight in The RiverFront, Downtown Omaha & the Old Market, free to visit and worth about 30 minutes. Best time to go: 7 p.m.

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Why go

Choreographed fireworks over the Missouri River at 7 p.m. on Dec 31, closing Omaha's Holiday Lights Festival.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Downtown Omaha & the Old Market, alongside 3 places to eat, 1 activity and 1 place for a drink. 6 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Old Market and M's Pub. At about 30 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Sight
Neighborhood
The RiverFront
Price
Free
Time needed
30 min
Best time
7 p.m.

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 2 beyond Downtown Omaha & the Old Market. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    Old Market

    Warehouse district of brick streets and 1880s buildings with galleries, shops, bars and restaurants.

    Shopping · 0.3 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    M's Pub

    Old Market bistro open since 1973, rebuilt after a 2016 fire, known for lavosh, salads and steaks.

    Food · 0.3 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Gene Leahy Mall

    Rebuilt downtown park running from the Old Market to the river, part of The RiverFront, with lit paths and lawns.

    Sight · 0.3 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Gene Leahy Mall

    Rebuilt downtown park on the RiverFront, with a slide hill and lagoon.

    Outdoors · Omaha · 0.3 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Upstream Brewing Company

    Brewpub in a 1904 firehouse in the Old Market, brewing its own beer since 1996.

    Drinks · 0.3 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Upstream Brewing Company

    Old Market brewpub in a 1903 firehouse, brewing since 1996.

    Drinks · Omaha · 0.3 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

RiverFront New Year's Eve Fireworks is a stop on our Omaha New Year's Eve route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Downtown Omaha & the Old Market

RiverFront New Year's Eve Fireworks is our only sight pick in Downtown Omaha & the Old Market; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Downtown Omaha & the Old Market guide.

When to go: weather by month, based on Omaha

Our climate figures for Downtown Omaha & the Old Market come from nearby Omaha. Average daily highs in Omaha run from 31°F in January to 88°F in July; May is usually the wettest month. For RiverFront New Year's Eve Fireworks itself, we suggest: 7 p.m.

Modelled monthly averages for Omaha from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Omaha weather by month (covers Downtown Omaha & the Old Market).

Getting there

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Coordinates
41.25694, -95.92556
Destination
Downtown Omaha & the Old Market, Nebraska
Website
theriverfrontomaha.com

RiverFront New Year's Eve Fireworks: quick answers

How much time do you need at RiverFront New Year's Eve Fireworks?

Plan on about 30 minutes at RiverFront New Year's Eve Fireworks. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit RiverFront New Year's Eve Fireworks?

Our pick: 7 p.m. Insider tip: Tune to STAR 104.5 for the soundtrack; the show is visible from most of downtown.

Is RiverFront New Year's Eve Fireworks free?

Yes, we list RiverFront New Year's Eve Fireworks as free to visit. Check the official website before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Which TripsCircle routes include RiverFront New Year's Eve Fireworks?

RiverFront New Year's Eve Fireworks appears on Omaha New Year's Eve, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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