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Pioneer Day activities are now in full swing. Whether it's a parade, rodeo, live music or fireworks, you'll find several ways to celebrate the state's pioneer heritage in the following list.
SALT LAKE COUNTY
Days of '47 K Rodeo
The Komatsu Equipment Rodeo is a Days of '47 tradition.
When • Today-Saturday, July 23-25, 7 p.m.
Where • EnergySolutions Arena, 301 W. South Temple, Salt Lake City
Tickets • $10-$37; smithstix.com or daysof47.com/events
Youth Pioneer Production
Merrill Osmond presents the Youth Pioneer Production, which includes a cast of more than 150 children who through dance and music depict the journey of the Mormon pioneers.
When • Today-Friday, July 23-24, 8 p.m.
Where • West Jordan Arena, 8125 S. 2200 West
Tickets • Free; utahpioneerdays.com
Sunrise Service
The Sons of Utah Pioneers hold Sunrise Service. The program features a Tabernacle organist and combined choirs from around the valley.
When • Friday, July 24, 7 a.m.
Where • Salt Lake LDS Tabernacle, 50 N. Main, Salt Lake City
Tickets • Free; daysof47.com/events/sunrise-service
Days of '47 Parade
The Days of '47 parade is one of the largest and oldest in the United States. The route starts at 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. It will be televised by KSL TV.
When • Friday, July 24, 9 a.m.
Where • Salt Lake City
Tickets • Free; daysof47.com/events/days-of-47-parade
Native American Celebration
Liberty Park will host American Indian music, dancing, food and artwork. Fireworks at dusk.
When • Friday, July 24, noon-10 p.m.
Where • Liberty Park, 900 S. 500 East, Salt Lake City
Tickets • Free
Liberty Park Fireworks
When • Friday, July 24, dusk
Where • Liberty Park, 900 S. 500 East, Salt Lake City
Tickets • Free
Pioneer Days at This Is the Place
Pioneer Days at This Is the Place Heritage Park includes a watermelon-eating contest, train-robbery re-enactment, parade, candy cannon and children's games.
When • Friday, July 24, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where • This is the Place Heritage Park, 2601 E. Sunnyside Ave., Salt Lake City
Tickets • $11; children 2 and younger are free; thisistheplace.org
Butlerville Days
Cottonwood Heights Butler Days includes a 5K Run/Walk at 7 a.m., parade at 3 p.m.; midway rides, children's activities, car show and fireworks.
When • Thursday, 4 p.m.; Friday, July 24, 7 a.m.
Where • Butler Park, 7500 S. 2700 East, Cottonwood Heights
Tickets • Fees vary for the events; cottonwoodheights.utah.gov/community/events/butlerville_days
'Celebrating the People' in South Jordan
The 4th annual "Celebrating the People" Powwow, celebrates Native American culture with food, drumming, traditional dance and a princess pageant.
When • Friday, July 24, noon to 10 p.m.
Where • South Jordan City Park, 11010 S. Redwood Rd., South Jordan
Admission • free
MX Pioneer Day Extravaganza
Rocky Mountain Raceways hosts a daylong event that features motocross races followed by fireworks.
When • Friday, July 24; booths open at 2:30 p.m.; practice begins at 4 p.m.; racing from 5:30 to 11 p.m.
Where • Rocky Mountain Raceways, 6555 W. 2100 South, West Valley City
Tickets • $15; rmrracing.com
Salt Lake Bees vs El Paso
The Salt Lake Bees will play El Paso. Fireworks after the game.
When • Friday, July 24, 6:35 p.m.
Where • Smiths Ballpark, 77 W. 1300 South, Salt Lake City
Tickets • $10-$27; slbees.com
Trolley Square Celebrates
Food, games, music and a view of the Liberty Park fireworks . X96 will broadcast live.
When • Friday, July 24, 7 p.m.
Where • Trolley Square, Salt Lake City
Tickets • Free
DAVIS COUNTY
Bountiful Handcart Days
Bountiful celebrates with games, food and entertainment in the park. The Handcart Days parade is Thursday at 6 p.m., followed by fireworks at Mueller Park Junior High at dusk.
When • Thursday, noon-10 p.m.; Friday, July 24, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where • Bountiful City Park, 400 N. 200 West, Bountiful
Tickets • Free; handcartdays.org
Kaysville Breakfast
Kaysville City will hold a breakfast to benefit the Recreation Department.
When • Friday, July 24, 7-10 a.m.
Where • Bowmans Market Bakery Restaurant, 365 N. Main, Kaysville
Antelope Island Celebration
The Fielding Garr Ranch offers games from 10 a.m. to noon and guided tours from 3-4 p.m. A 1 p.m. lecture will talk about Antelope Island's pioneers. Also at 1 p.m., park rangers will share the story behind Antelope Island's scenery followed by a short hike to get a closer look at the rocks and other effects. For more information, call 801-649-5742.
When • Saturday, July 25, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.,
Where • Antelope Island State Park, 4528 W. 1700 South, Syracuse
Tickets • $10 per vehicle up to eight people
TOOELE COUNTY
Tooele Celebration
Pioneer games and music by the Buckaroo Balladeers.
When • Friday, July 24, 5-8 p.m.; concert at 7 p.m.
Where • Aquatic Center Park, 200 W. Vine St., Tooele
Tickets • Free; tooelecity.org
UTAH COUNTY
Spanish Fork Fiesta Days
Spanish Fork celebrates with a 10K run (6:30 a.m.), breakfast (7-9 a.m.), craft fair, grand parade (9 a.m), quilt show, rodeo and fireworks. Visit spanishfork.org.
When • Friday, July 24, 6:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m.
Where • Spanish Fork City Park, 49 S. Main
Tickets • Breakfast $3-$5; race fees $17-$20, no registration on race day
Mapleton celebrations
Holiday events in Mapleton start at 6:30 a.m. with a flag ceremony, followed by a 5K and fun run, and breakfast in the park. There's a 9 a.m. parade followed by activities, games and entertainment in the park and fireworks. Visit mapleton.org for details.
When • Friday, July 24, 6:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m.
Where • Mapleton City Park, Maple Street and Main Street
Provo Extravaganza
Food, games, music, entertainment, a farmers market, antique car show, pioneer camp and museum, American Indian village and Wild West show.
When • Friday, July 24, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where • Daughters of Utah Pioneers Museum, North Park, 500 N. 500 West, Provo
Tickets • Free; provo.org
WEBER COUNTY
Ogden Pioneer Days
The Ogden Pioneer Days includes parades, a rodeo, music, farmers market, visual arts exhibits and fireworks.
When • Today through Saturday, July 25, 8 a.m.
Where • Union Station, 2501 Wall Ave., Ogden
Tickets • ogdenpioneerdays.com
Ogden Rodeo and Fireworks
The Ogden Pioneer Days Rodeo runs July 20-24, with fireworks on July 24.
When • Today-Friday, July 20-24, 7:30 p.m.
Where • Pioneer Stadium, 700 Canyon Road, Ogden
Tickets • $12-$18; smithstix.com or ogdenpioneerdays.com