FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 30, 2025
For More Information, Contact:
Mandan Progress Organization
Executive Director: Matt Schanandore
701-751-2983

 

City of Mandan Announces Temporary Road Closures for New Year, New Light Firework Show

The Mandan Progress Organization, in partnership with the City of Mandan, is notifying residents and motorists of temporary road closures and traffic impacts related to the New Year, New Light New Year’s Eve Firework Show at Mandan High School on Wednesday, December 31, 2025.

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To ensure public safety during the fireworks display, full enforcement road closures will be in place from 9:45 p.m. to approximately 10:30 p.m., coinciding with the duration of the show and immediate post-show clearance.

Road Closures (9:45 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.)

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The following roads will be closed to all traffic during the fireworks display:

• Old Red Trail from 8th Avenue NW to County Road 1806

• 4th Avenue NW from Old Red Trail to the south entrance of Mandan High School

• South access road of Mandan High School from 8th Avenue NW to 4th Avenue NW

• No Parking will be enforced on 4th Ave NW from Old Red Trail to 24th St. NW and on Old Red Trail.

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Detour Information

A signed detour will be in place routing traffic around Mandan High School via:

• Old Red Trail → 24th Street NW → County Road 1806 → Old Red Trail

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Motorists are encouraged to follow posted signage and directions from law enforcement and traffic control personnel.

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Parking & Event Access

• Mandan High School Parking access for ticket holders begins at 7:00 p.m. All Attendees parking at Mandan High School must have a ticket. Walk-up spectating is allowed and that area can be found in front of the main entrance to Mandan High School.

• Following the fireworks show (approximately 10:30 p.m.), motorists should anticipate higher-than-normal traffic volumes in the area surrounding Mandan High School.

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Additional Traffic & Safety Notices

• A temporary speed reduction will be in effect on County Road 1806 from 27th Street NW to Old Red Trail.

• Motorists traveling on Interstate 94 between the Mandan Avenue and Sunset Drive interchanges should be aware of possible visibility impacts during the fireworks display.

  • Parking on the shoulder of Interstate 94 is illegal and will be enforced.

• Individuals choosing to view the fireworks from surrounding areas are reminded to:

  • Be respectful of neighborhood driveways

  • Avoid obstructing normal traffic flow

  • Refrain from parking on private property

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Event Overview

New Year, New Light is a large-scale, professionally produced New Year’s Eve firework show designed to safely welcome in the new year while supporting community causes. The event includes a coordinated pyro-musical experience and enhanced safety measures coordinated with local law enforcement, fire, and public works departments.

 

Public Information Contact

For more information about the New Year New Light or street closures, visit VisitMandan.com, or contact the Mandan Progress Organization at 701-751-2983.