Salt Lake City will celebrate Independence Day in a big way with festivities throughout the Salt Lake area. Here's a list of more than 20 SLC 4th of July events.
South Salt Lake Freedom Festival
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The South Salt Lake Freedom Fest includes fireworks, a community festival and a parade.
Saturday, July 2, 2011
Parade starts at 9 a.m., route goes from 2280 S. 300 E. to Fitts Community Park
Festival and fireworks at Granite High School, 3305 S. 500 E.
Stadium of Fire and America's Freedom Festival in Provo
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Brad Paisley and David Archuleta perform for this year's Stadium of Fire, Utah's most spectacular fireworks show and patriotic musical celebration, held at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo.
Provo's 4th of July festivities also include a parade and other community events July 1, 2 and 4.
Stadium of Fire Saturday, July 2 8 p.m.
Freedom Festival Parade Monday, July 4, 9 a.m. (Bleacher seats available for $7.)
Community events free, Stadium of Fire $30-$120.
Liberty Days at This is the Place Heritage Park
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Liberty Days at This is the Place includes a youth rodeo, mechanical bull, mutton bustin', games and crafts.
Saturday and Monday, July 2 and 4, 2011
This is the Place Heritage Park
2601 E. Sunnyside Ave.
801-582-1847
Race Night and Fireworks at Rocky Mountain Raceway
Rocky Mountain Raceway
Rocky Mountain Raceway's July 2 race night will include USAC Western States Sprints & Focus Midgets, Super Stocks, Figure-8 Cars and Western States Equipment Figure-8 Trains. Fireworks after the races at about 10 p.m.
Saturday, July 2, 2011
Gates open at 4 p.m., racing begins at 6 p.m.
Rocky Mountain Raceways
6555 West 2100 South in West Valley City
801-252-9557
Adults $20, Youth (5-12) $10
Murray Symphony Pops Concert
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The annual Murray Symphony Pops Concert features traditional patriotic music and family favorites.
Saturday, July 2, 8 p.m.
Murray Park Amphitheatre
495 E. 5300 S.
Parking off of 495 E. 5300 S.
Rainout information call 801-264-2638
July 3rd at The Canyons
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Are you ready to start your Independence Day one day early? If so, then head to Canyons for live music by The Soulistics, followed by a huge fireworks display. The concert will start at 7:30pm in the Resort Village with the fireworks at 9:30pm.
Sunday, July 3, 2011
Sugar House Fireworks
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The Sugar House Park fireworks, Salt Lake's most popular fireworks, have been saved from budget cuts once again this year, thanks to a last-minute vote by the Salt Lake City Council and a $25,000 gift by R.C. Willey.
Monday, July 4, 2011 at Sugar House Park, 1300 E. 2100 South
Salt Lake City's 4th of July Celebration at Jordan Park
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Salt Lake City's annual 4th of July celebration will include a kids' bike parade, booths and games, live music, and of course, fireworks! As always, it will be a patriotic neighborhood party on Salt Lake City's west side.
Monday, July 4, 2011
Jordan Park, 1060 S. 900 W.
SLC Salutes Veterans at the Gallivan Center
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This free event salutes veterans and includes food, entertainment, veterans services booths and fireworks.
Monday, July 4, 4-10 p.m.
Gallivan Center
239 S. Main St.
801-535-6110
BULA One Love Celebration at Liberty Park
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The BULA One Love Celebration is presented by Bula Beverage, a Salt Lake-based company that is the brainchild of Sione Po'uha, a one-time Ute football player currently a defensive tackle for the New York Jets.
The celebration will be headlined by the legendary roots reggae band The Wailers, founded by the late-Bob Marley. The musical lineup also includes world music acts Gramps Morgan, Sons of Manasseh, and local favorites Cubworld and Rebel Zion.
8:00 a.m. 5K run/walk to benefit the Huntsman Cancer Institute
2:00 p.m. World Music Celebration Begins
8:30 p.m. Wailers Perform
10:00 p.m. Fireworks Show
