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From parades and food to concerts and fireworks, Pioneer Day celebrations will take place all over Utah this week. Here's a sampling of what's going on.
SALT LAKE COUNTY
Youth Parade
The annual youth parade, one of the largest in the country, kicks off the Days of '47 events.
When • Saturday, July 19, 10 a.m..
Where • Parade starts at 600 East and 500 South. It travels west on 500 South to the City County Building and Washington Square.
Brother Brigham's Ball
The fifth annual event will be reminiscent of the dances LDS Church President Brigham Young held at his farm home, which has been moved to This Is the Place Heritage Park from its original site in Sugar House.
When • Monday, July 21, 6-8 p.m.
Where • This Is the Place Heritage Park, 2601 E. Sunnyside Ave., Salt Lake City
Tickets • $5
Days of '47 Rodeo
Cowboy roping and riding continue for five nights.
When • Tuesday through Friday, July 22-25, 7 p.m.; Saturday, July 26, 6 p.m.
Where • EnergySolutions Arena, 301 W. South Temple, Salt Lake City
Tickets • $12.50-$39.50; visit smithstix.com/events/item/root/daysof47rodeo
Sunrise service
The Pioneer Chapter of the Sons of Utah Pioneers will hold a sunrise service honoring Utah's pioneers. The program features several hundred voices in combined choirs from around the valley.
When • Thursday, July 24, 7 a.m.
Where • Salt Lake LDS Tabernacle, 50 N. Main, Salt Lake City
Tickets • Free; visit http://www.daysof47.com/events/sunrise-service
Marathon and 10K run
The Deseret News Classic is a USATF-sanctioned race and a Boston Marathon qualifier with a total 3,200-foot elevation drop.
When • Thursday, July 24, 7 a.m.
Where • Salt Lake City
Days of '47 Parade
One of the largest and oldest parades in the United States starts at 9 a.m. at the corner of South Temple and State Street. It runs east to 200 East, turns south to 900 South, then turns east to Liberty Park at 600 East.
When • Thursday, July 24, 9 a.m.
Where • Salt Lake City
Tickets • Free; daysof47.com
Native American Celebration
After the Pioneer Day Parade, Liberty Park will host the 20th annual Native American Celebration. The event includes drumming, dancing, beadwork, Navajo and Zuni jewelry, Navajo tacos and mutton stew.
When • Thursday, July 24, noon-10 p.m.
Where • Liberty Park, 900 S. 500 East, Salt Lake City
Tickets • Free
Pie & Beer Day fundraiser
On Pioneer Day, sample pie from some of Salt Lake City's best bakeries — Tulie Bakery, Eva Boulangerie, Cafe Trio — and beer from Beer Bar. The event is a fundraiser for KRCL.
When • Thursday, 3-5 p.m.
Where • Beer Bar, 161 E. 200 South, Salt Lake City
Tickets • $15 pie pass includes samples of six pies; beer samples are $1 each
Fireworks at Liberty Park
Salt Lake City's biggest fireworks show.
When • Thursday, July 24, 10 p.m.
Where • Liberty Park, 900 S. 500 East, Salt Lake City
Tickets • Free
Butlerville Days
The Cottonwood Heights community's annual celebration includes a 5K race, parade, inflatables, face painting, bike parade, food, classic car show, pie-eating contest, mechanical bull rides, a juggling show and free watermelon. Fireworks start at 9:45 p.m.
When • Wednesday, July 23, 5 p.m.; Thursday, July 24, 7 a.m.
Where • Butler Park, 7500 S. 2700 East, Cottonwood Heights
Tickets • $13-$20; discounted wristbands available at the Cottonwood Heights Rec Center, July 19 and 21, 1-3 p.m.
Details • cottonwoodheights.utah.gov/home.butlervilledays.html
West Jordan
Games, competitions, a Dutch oven cook-off, pony rides, petting zoo and children's activities take place this week in West Jordan. The Osmond Youth Pioneer Pageant will be presented each evening.
When • Thursday through Saturday, July 24-26, 9 a.m.-10 p.m.
Where • Veterans Memorial Park, 1985 W. 7800 South, West Jordan
Details • utahpioneerdays.com
This Is the Place Heritage Park
Old-fashioned games and more at this historical park.
When • Thursday, July 24, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where • This Is the Place Heritage Park, 2601 E. Sunnyside Ave., Salt Lake City
Tickets • $10; children 2 and younger are free; thisistheplace.org
Days of '47 Barbecue Showdown
The Intermountain Barbecue Association will hold the first Days of '47 Barbecue Showdown, with music, barbecue sampling and judging, chili cook-off and, on Friday night, a movie. Contact info@musicbrewsbbq.com or visit facebook.com/daysof47bbq.
When • Friday, July 25, 6-10 p.m.; Saturday, July 26, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where • Midvale City Park, 455 W. 7500 South
Tickets • Free
Pioneer Day Celebration at Trolley Square
Trolley Square has the best seat in the house to celebrate Pioneer Day on the 24th of July! Witness firework displays across the valley, including Liberty Park, Enjoy great food, free valet parking, family-friendly activities, and good music. X96 will be onsite broadcasting live. Visit facebook.com/events/236485203229008 for information.
When • Thursday, July 24, 7 p.m.
Where • Trolley Square, 700 E. 500 South, Salt Lake City
Tickets • Free
DAVIS COUNTY
Bountiful Handcart Days
This annual celebration includes historic tours as well as games, food and entertainment in the city park. The July 23 parade begins at 6 p.m. Fireworks follow at 9:45 p.m. at Mueller Park Junior High.
When • Wednesday, July 23, noon-10 p.m., 9:45 p.m.; Thursday, July 24, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where • Bountiful City Park, 400 N. 200 West, Bountiful
Tickets • Free; handcartdays.org/events/park-activities
Layton's Taste of the Town
The Davis Chamber of Commerce will host this affordable way to sample food from local restaurants. Children's activities and live music.
When • Thursday, July 24, 4-7 p.m.
Where • Layton Commons Park, 457 N. Wasatch Drive, Layton
Tickets • $1-$10; davischamberofcommerce.com/tot
Riders in the Sky
A free concert.
When • Thursday, July 24, 8 p.m.
Where • Ed Kenley Centennial Amphitheater, 405 N. Wasatch Drive, Layton
Tickets • Free; laytoncity.org
UTAH COUNTY
Provo Pioneer Day Extravaganza
Food, games, music, entertainment, a farmers market, antique car show, pioneer camp and museum, American Indian village and Wild West show.
When • Thursday, July 24, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where • Daughters of Utah Pioneers Museum and North Park, 500 N. 500 West, Provo
Tickets • Free; provo.org
Mapleton
Mapleton celebrates the Days of '47 with a 5K race, breakfast, parade, inflatables, rock climbing wall and art displays. Lunch from 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Evening activities include fireworks at Ira Allen Park, 1728 S. 800 West.
When • Thursday, July 24, 7 a.m.-10 p.m.
Where • Mapleton City Park, Maple Street and Main Street
Tickets • Most events are free; mapleton.org
Raft and Run
Ride the waves and help raise money for the Live Your Dream Scholarship, which helps single mothers pay for college.
When • Thursday, July 24, 7 a.m.
Where • Canyon Glen Park, Provo River Parkway, Provo
Tickets • $55 from July 15-20; raftandrun.com
Spanish Fork Fiesta Days
The celebration includes a 10K run (6:30 a.m.), breakfast (7-9 a.m.), craft fair, grand parade (9 a.m), quilt show, rodeo and fireworks.
When • Thursday, July 24, 6:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m.
Where • Spanish Fork City Park, 49 S. Main
Details • spanishfork.org/newsevents/events/fiestadays/calendar.php
NORTHERN UTAH
Ogden
Ogden's Pioneer Days include parades, a rodeo, music, farmers market, visual arts exhibits and fireworks.
When • Monday through Thursday, July 21-24, 8 a.m.
Where • Union Station, 2501 Wall Ave., Ogden
Tickets • Visit ogdenpioneerdays.com
Tremonton City Days
Softball tournament, movies, 5K run, wiffle ball, home run derby, bingo, barbecue contest, concert in the park, grass volley and fireworks.
When • Monday, July 21, 2-8:30 p.m.; Friday, July 25, 5 p.m.; Saturday, July 26, 7:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m.
Where • Shuman Park, 200 N. Tremont St., Tremonton
Tickets • Prices vary; tremontoncity.com
CENTRAL/SOUTHERN UTAH
Spring City
The Pioneer Days celebration kicks off Sunday, July 20, with an old-time gospel music revival and continues throughout the week with an ice cream social, dance, fun run/walk, volleyball tournament, car show, parade and carnival with live music.
When • Thursday, July 24, 7 a.m.; Saturday, July 26, 11 a.m.
Where • Spring City Park, 150 E. Center
Tickets • Visit sanpete.com/events or 435-462-2717
Fairview
Pioneer Day in Fairview includes a 5K run, breakfast, craft fair, a kids and regular parade, car show and demolition derby.
When • Thursday, July 24, 6:30 a.m.-8 p.m.
Where • 165 N. State, Fairview
Tickets • Free; fairviewcity.com
St. George
St. George brings the Days of '47 celebration to southern Utah with a breakfast, parade and celebration at the park. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. near the Community Center, 200 N. 300 East.
When • Thursday, July 24, 7 a.m.-10:15 p.m.
Where • Veterans Park, 75 E. Telegraph St., Saint George
Tickets • Free; daysof47.com/events/days-of-47-dixie-celebration