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7 Pioneer Day events in Salt Lake you can’t miss this year

Pioneer Day events in Utah hold a special place in many people’s hearts. Not just because it means a day off from work, but because when Brigham Young led the original Pioneers into the Salt Lake Valley, he declared “This is the right place.”

Do you believe Salt Lake is the right place too?

There are many Pioneer Day celebrations held across the valley, and lots of great family friendly activities and fireworks displays to experience.

If you’re looking for things to do on Pioneer Day this July 24, here’s a rundown of events across Salt Lake.

 

1. Days of ’47 Parade, Salt Lake City

This year, the Days of ’47 Parade begins at 9 a.m. on July 24, and will feature floats, horses and bands, and a Rodeo following the parade at the EnergySolutions Arena.

http://www.daysof47.com/events/days-of-47-parade

 

2. Sunrise Service, Tabernacle at Temple Square

Admission is free to the Sunrise Service, and is open to all. The program includes music by the Salt Lake City Utah University Institute Choir, and an inspirational talk by Elder Dale G. Renlund, a member of the First Quorum of the Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, along with his wife Ruth Lybbert Renlund. The Pledge of Allegiance and a flag ceremony will be conducted by The Mormon Battalion.

http://www.daysof47.com/events/sunrise-service

 

3. Deseret News Classic Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k and 5k

Follow the path of the pioneers as they entered the Salt Lake Valley at the Deseret News Classic July 24.

http://deseretnewsclassic.com

 

4. Native American Celebration, Liberty Park

Enjoy music, crafts, dancing and food at the Native American Celebration.

https://www.facebook.com/nacippowwowfestival

 

5. Liberty Park Fireworks

Head out to Liberty Park to take in an awesome fireworks display, which starts at 10 p.m. on July 24.

 

6. Pioneer Days, This Is The Place Heritage Park

Bring the family to This Is The Place Heritage Park for a flag ceremony, parade down Main Street, old-fashioned games and more.

http://www.thisistheplace.org/todays-fun/pioneer-days.html

 

7. Days of ’47 Rodeo, EnergySolutions Arena

Featuring bareback and saddle bronc riding, barrel racing, steer wrestling and all the usual trappings of a good ol’ rodeo.

http://www.energysolutionsarena.com/events/163