City of Fort St. John to host annual New Year’s Eve fireworks

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — The City of Fort St. John is inviting the public to attend its annual New Year’s Eve Fireworks event on Sunday. 

According to a post on the city’s Facebook page, the fireworks will be a “perfect family-friendly event to bid farewell to 2023.” 

The fireworks will be launched from the field northeast of the Fort St. John Hospital. 

The launch area will be closed off to the public, but the city recommends three different areas for viewing the event. 

Attendees can park in the Surerus Park parking lot and enjoy the show from their vehicles, and accessible parking is available at this location.

Limited parking is available at Anne Roberts Young Elementary School — once the lot is full, the city recommends heading over to Surerus Park. 

There is also a designated viewing area on 112th Avenue across from the launch area. Those choosing this vantage point are advised to bring a lawn chair or blanket and park at the Surerus parking lot. It’s about a seven-minute walk from the parking lot to the viewing area, accessible via pedestrian crossing lights leading to the walking trail behind the hospital. Please note that vehicles are not permitted in this designated viewing zone.

Parking is prohibited at the Fort St. John Hospital, Peace Villa or Birthing Centre parking lots. These areas are for hospital staff, patients and emergencies only. 

Street parking is unavailable on Northern Lights Drive, and temporary no-parking zones are in effect along 112th Avenue, 86th Street and 83rd Street during the event. 

Road users are asked to follow the directions of traffic control staff and signs to ensure everyone has a safe and enjoyable evening. 

The City of Fort St. John’s New Year’s Eve Fireworks event begins at 8 p.m. on December 31st. 
More information can be found by calling the city at 250-785-7592 or visiting its website.