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Salt Lake City July 24th Pioneer Day Events

2011

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11. Real Salt Lake vs. San Jose Earthquakes

Courtesy Real Salt Lake

Watch RSL take on the San Jose Earthquakes with special holiday postgame fireworks.

Saturday, July 23, 8 p.m.

Rio Tinto Stadium
9256 S. State St. in Sandy
801-727-2700

Tickets $22-$125

All RSL games (home and away) will be broadcast on KALL 700 Sports (English) and Ke Buena 1600 AM (Spanish).

12. Salt Lake Bees vs. Tacoma Raniers

Courtesy Salt Lake Bees

The Bees take on the Tacoma Raniers Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, July 23-25, at 7:05 p.m., with holiday fireworks right after the game.

Spring Mobile Ballpark
77 West 1300 South
801-325-2273

Tickets $9-$25, see website or call for promotions

13. 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.

Monday, July 25, 2011

  • 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

801-237-2173

14. 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.

Saturday, July 24, 2010, 7 a.m.

Tabernacle at Temple Square

Free, no tickets required

For more information contact Grant Barton, 801-673-3906, gbarton@daysof47.com.

 

15. 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. This year's parade recognizes the centennial of the Boy Scouts of America.

Monday, July 25, 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.

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

16. 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.

Monday, July 25, 2011

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

17. Fireworks at Liberty Park

Wataru Yanagida

After the Native American Celebration, enjoy Salt Lake City's biggest Pioneer Day fireworks show at Liberty Park.

Monday, July 25, , 2011, about 10 p.m.

Liberty Park, 1100 S. 600 E.

Free

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