Salt Lake City 24th of July Events - celebrate Utah"s bonus holiday with parades, fireworks and more
Pioneer Day, also known as Days of '47 or simply the 24th of July, marks the day in 1847 when Brigham Young and the Mormon pioneers entered the Salt Lake Valley. It's an extra summer holiday for most Utahns, celebrated in much the same way as the 4th of July with picnics, parades, rodeos, concerts and fireworks.
Days of '47 events are held throughout the spring, but most occur in the week or so before the 24th. Here's a list some of the best Pioneer Day events.
The Days of '47 Pops Concert features Choral Arts Society of Utah Master Chorale, West Valley Symphony of Utah, and Salzburger Echo
Friday and Saturday, July 10-11, 7:30 p.m
Abravanel Hall
123 West South Temple
801-363-9708 or spoulson@comcast.net
The concert is free to the public, but tickets are required.More »
This all-kids parade is a fun warmup for the "big show" on the 24th. The parade is followed by a Family Festival at Washington Square (200 East and 500 South). Please bring one or more food item for the Utah Food Bank.
Saturday, July 18, 2015
Parade starts 10 a.m.
Route starts at 600 East and 500 South, runs west on 500 South to 200 East, and ends at 200 East and 500 South.
Free, Televised by KUTV 2
For more info contact Jodene Smith, 801-254-4656, jsmith@daysof47.com, or Jim Williams, 801-295-1914, jwilliams@daysof47.comMore »
During this family-oriented event, you can walk in the footsteps of the 1847 pioneers in a festive and commemorative hike that follows Emigration Creek through beautiful Salt Lake City neighborhoods. Five miles total.
Saturday, July 18, 2015, 7 a.m.
Donner Park (2770 E. 990 S.)
The hike is free, but please register in advance. Contact Wayne Howcroft at 801-463-1045.More »
The concert continues an annual tradition of commemorating the arrival of the first Mormon pioneers in the Salt Lake Valley on July 24, 1847.
Friday and Saturday, July 17 and 18, 2015, 8 p.m.
LDS Conference Center
60 W. North Temple
Standby seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis for the Friday and Saturday performances. The standby line is formed at the North Gate of Temple Square.More »
Meet the creators and technicians behind the 2015 Days of ’47 Parade floats and see how it all comes together. Vote for your favorite float and, after the Preview Party ballots are counted, watch the banners on July 24th to see if your favorite float won the “People’s Choice” or the “Children’s Choice” award.
Monday and Tuesday, July 20-21, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
South Towne Expo Center
9575 South State St
Sandy, UT 84070
FreeMore »
The Days of ‘47 Rodeo is traditionally Utah’s largest rodeo, drawing world champion cowboys, cowgirls and rough stock.
July 21-25, 2015, 7 p.m.
EnergySolutions Arena
30 W. South Temple
801-355-SEAT
Tickets: $10-$37More »
The Sunrise Service, sponsored by the Sons of Utah Pioneers and held at the Tabernacle at Temple Square, features the Tabernacle organist and a combined choir from throughout the valley.
Friday, July 24, 2015, 7 a.m.
Tabernacle at Temple Square
Free, no tickets requiredMore »
The Deseret News Classic is USATF sanctioned and a Boston Marathon qualifier. It's a great downhill with a total 3200 foot elevation drop. The 10K is also a fun downhill that finishes along the parade route with cheering crowds.
Friday, July 24, 2015
The Days of '47 parade is Utah's biggest parade, and many families camp out on the streets the night before to ensure a great seat to catch it all the following morning.
Friday, July 24, 2015, 9 a.m.
Route starts at South Temple and State Street running east to 200 East, turns south to 900 South, then turns east to Liberty Park at 600 East in Salt Lake City.
Free, Televised on KSL 5More »
One of Salt Lake City's biggest Native American Celebrations includes in intertribal powwow, music, dancing, crafts, food and celebrity appearances.
Friday, July 24, 2015
Liberty Park, 1100 S. 600 E.
Food/craft booths 7 a.m. until fireworks
12 Noon until Fireworks
Powwow $5 (under 6 & over 65 Free)
All other events/activities freeMore »
Days of '47 events are held throughout the spring, but most occur in the week or so before the 24th. Here's a list some of the best Pioneer Day events.
Days of '47 Pops Concert
The Days of '47 Pops Concert features Choral Arts Society of Utah Master Chorale, West Valley Symphony of Utah, and Salzburger Echo
Friday and Saturday, July 10-11, 7:30 p.m
Abravanel Hall
123 West South Temple
801-363-9708 or spoulson@comcast.net
The concert is free to the public, but tickets are required.More »
Youth Parade and Family Festival
This all-kids parade is a fun warmup for the "big show" on the 24th. The parade is followed by a Family Festival at Washington Square (200 East and 500 South). Please bring one or more food item for the Utah Food Bank.
Saturday, July 18, 2015
Parade starts 10 a.m.
Route starts at 600 East and 500 South, runs west on 500 South to 200 East, and ends at 200 East and 500 South.
Free, Televised by KUTV 2
For more info contact Jodene Smith, 801-254-4656, jsmith@daysof47.com, or Jim Williams, 801-295-1914, jwilliams@daysof47.comMore »
First Encampment Hike
During this family-oriented event, you can walk in the footsteps of the 1847 pioneers in a festive and commemorative hike that follows Emigration Creek through beautiful Salt Lake City neighborhoods. Five miles total.
Saturday, July 18, 2015, 7 a.m.
Donner Park (2770 E. 990 S.)
The hike is free, but please register in advance. Contact Wayne Howcroft at 801-463-1045.More »
Pioneer Day Concert with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir
The concert continues an annual tradition of commemorating the arrival of the first Mormon pioneers in the Salt Lake Valley on July 24, 1847.
Friday and Saturday, July 17 and 18, 2015, 8 p.m.
LDS Conference Center
60 W. North Temple
Standby seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis for the Friday and Saturday performances. The standby line is formed at the North Gate of Temple Square.More »
Days Of '47 Okland Construction Float Preview Party
Meet the creators and technicians behind the 2015 Days of ’47 Parade floats and see how it all comes together. Vote for your favorite float and, after the Preview Party ballots are counted, watch the banners on July 24th to see if your favorite float won the “People’s Choice” or the “Children’s Choice” award.
Monday and Tuesday, July 20-21, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
South Towne Expo Center
9575 South State St
Sandy, UT 84070
FreeMore »
Days of '47 Rodeo
The Days of ‘47 Rodeo is traditionally Utah’s largest rodeo, drawing world champion cowboys, cowgirls and rough stock.
July 21-25, 2015, 7 p.m.
EnergySolutions Arena
30 W. South Temple
801-355-SEAT
Tickets: $10-$37More »
Sunrise Service
The Sunrise Service, sponsored by the Sons of Utah Pioneers and held at the Tabernacle at Temple Square, features the Tabernacle organist and a combined choir from throughout the valley.
Friday, July 24, 2015, 7 a.m.
Tabernacle at Temple Square
Free, no tickets requiredMore »
Deseret News Classic
The Deseret News Classic is USATF sanctioned and a Boston Marathon qualifier. It's a great downhill with a total 3200 foot elevation drop. The 10K is also a fun downhill that finishes along the parade route with cheering crowds.
Friday, July 24, 2015
- Marathon 5:30 a.m. at Big Mountain above Emigration Canyon
- Half Marathon starts 6 a.m. up Emigration Canyon; shuttle from Rice-Eccles Stadium
- 10K 6 a.m. Research Park on Chipeta Way, University of Utah Campus
- 5K Walk 7 a.m. Wasatch Elementary School Playground
Days of '47 Parade
The Days of '47 parade is Utah's biggest parade, and many families camp out on the streets the night before to ensure a great seat to catch it all the following morning.
Friday, July 24, 2015, 9 a.m.
Route starts at South Temple and State Street running east to 200 East, turns south to 900 South, then turns east to Liberty Park at 600 East in Salt Lake City.
Free, Televised on KSL 5More »
Native American Celebration
One of Salt Lake City's biggest Native American Celebrations includes in intertribal powwow, music, dancing, crafts, food and celebrity appearances.
Friday, July 24, 2015
Liberty Park, 1100 S. 600 E.
Food/craft booths 7 a.m. until fireworks
12 Noon until Fireworks
Powwow $5 (under 6 & over 65 Free)
All other events/activities freeMore »
