Deseret News Marathon/10K/5K Walk
Courtesy Deseret News Marathon
The Deseret News Marathon is USATF sanctioned and is 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.
Tuesday July 24, 2012
- Marathon 5:30 a.m. at Big Mountain above Emigration Canyon
- 10K 6 a.m. Research Park on Chipeta Way, University of Utah Campus
- 5K Walk 7 a.m. EnergySolutions Arena
801-237-2175
Sunrise Service
Courtesy Days of '47
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.
Tuesday, July 24, 2012, 7 a.m.
Tabernacle at Temple Square
Free, no tickets required
For more information contact Grant Barton, 801-673-0666, gbarton@daysof47.com.
Days of '47 Parade
Courtesy Days of '47
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.
Tuesday, July 24, 2012, 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 5
For more info contact Jodene Smith, 801-254-4656, jsmith@daysof47.com, or Jim Williams, 801-295-1914 or jwilliams@daysof47.com
Native American Celebration
Courtesy Native American Celebration
One of Salt Lake City's biggest Native American Celebrations includes in intertribal powwow, music, dancing, crafts, food and celebrity appearances.
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Liberty Park, 1100 S. 600 E.
Food and Arts & Crafts Booths: 7 a.m. until Fireworks
Powwow: 12 Noon until Fireworks
Powwow $5 (under 6 & over 65 Free)
All other events/activities free
Pioneer Days at This is the Place
Courtesy This is the Place
This is the Place to Celebrate! Pioneer Days at This is the Place Heritage Park begins with a flag raising ceremony and ends with the bang of a candy cannon!
Enjoy some of the same activities that brought joy to the weary pioneers following their long journey.
- Pie eating contest
- Candy cannon
- Youth parade
- Foot races
- Crafts
- Games
- Music
- Train rides
Tuesday, July 24, 2012, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
This is the Place Heritage Park
2601 East Sunnyside Ave.
801-582-1847
$10 Adults, $ 7 Seniors and Children, 2 and under free
Salt Lake Bees vs. Sacramento River Cats
Courtesy Salt Lake Bees
The Bees take on the Sacramento River Cats Tuesday, July 24, at 7:05 p.m., with holiday fireworks right after the game.
Spring Mobile Ballpark
77 West 1300 South
801-467-8499 or 800-888-8499
Tickets $11-$27, see website or call for promotions
Fireworks at Liberty Park
Wataru Yanagida
After the Native American Celebration, enjoy Salt Lake City's biggest Pioneer Day fireworks show at Liberty Park.
Tuesday, July 24, 2012, about 10 p.m.
Liberty Park, 1100 S. 600 E.
Free
