Pioneer Day Events
Here's an inside scoop into events going on this Pioneer Day!
Days of '47 Pops Concert
The Days of '47 Pops Concert
features the Choral Arts Society of Utah Master Chorale, Utah National Guard
23rd Army Band, David Osmond, Clive Romney and Willingly, and Highland Drive.
The concert is free to the public,
but tickets are required. Beginning June 1st, send a self-addressed stamped
envelope to POPS TICKETS, PO BOX 2623, Salt Lake City, UT 84110. Please
indicate which night and how many tickets you are requesting. Doors open at
6:30 p.m. Those without tickets will be seated on a first come, first served
basis after 7:15 p.m. Tickets are also available now for pickup at Daynes
Music. Limit 6 tickets per request.
Friday and Saturday, July 11-12,
7:30 p.m
Abravanel Hall123 West South Temple801-363-9708 or spoulson@comcast.net
Abravanel Hall123 West South Temple801-363-9708 or spoulson@comcast.net
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).
Saturday, July 19, 2014
Parade starts 10 a.m.
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.com
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 18 and 19,
2014, 8 p.m.
LDS Conference Center
60 W. North Temple
LDS Conference Center
60 W. North Temple
801-570-0080
Free tickets have already been distributed, but standby
seating is usually available. Standby line forms at the north gate of Temple
Square at around 5 p.m.; tickets distributed at 6 p.m. The concert will also be
broadcast on TV, radio and internet; see website for details.
Days of '47 Okland Construction Float Preview Party
Meet the creators and technicians
behind the 2014 Days of ’47 Parade floats and see how it all comes together —
even before the Parade rolls! 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 21-22, 11
a.m.-9 p.m.
South Towne Expo Center
9575 South State St
Sandy, UT 84070
9575 South State St
Sandy, UT 84070
Free
Days of '47 Rodeo
The Days of ‘47 Rodeo is
traditionally Utah’s largest rodeo, drawing world champion cowboys, cowgirls
and rough stock.
July 22-25, 2014, 7 p.m., July 26,
2014, 6 p.m.
EnergySolutions Arena
30 W. South Temple
801-355-SEAT
30 W. South Temple
801-355-SEAT
Tickets: $12.50-$39.50
Deseret News Classic Marathon/Half Marathon/10K/5K
The Deseret News Classic 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.
Thursday, July 24, 2014
- 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.
Thursday, July 24, 2014, 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
Native American Celebration
One of Salt Lake City's biggest
Native American Celebrations includes in intertribal powwow, music, dancing,
crafts, food and celebrity appearances.
Thursday, July 24, 2014
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 free
All other events/activities free
Liberty Park Fireworks
The Liberty Park fireworks are
Utah's biggest and most popular Pioneer Day fireworks display. The show begins
at about 10 p.m., but be there early so you don't miss a minute!
Liberty Park, 1100 S. 600 E., Salt Lake City, UT
Rooftop Celebration at Trolley Square
Enjoy prime seating for a great view
of the Liberty Park fireworks, and other fireworks across the valley, from the
rooftop of Whole Foods at Trolley Square. The free celebration begins at 7 p.m.
and includes food, family activities, free valet parking, and music provided by
X96.
Trolley Square
600 S. 700 E.
801-521-9878
600 S. 700 E.
801-521-9878
Utah Pioneer Days at West Jordan
Utah's Pioneer Days at West Jordan
includes vendors, games, Dutch oven cook-off, bouncy houses, dunk tank,
climbing wall, human hamster balls, pony rides, petting zoo, softball
tournament, iron man contest, tug of war, and three-legged races. Guests can
participate in authentic pioneer games such as greased pig chase, mutton
bustin', blacksmith activities, sack races, flour snowball fights, bumper balls
and much much more. The Osmond Youth Pioneer Pageant will be presented each
evening; see listing below.
July 24-26, 9 a.m.-10 p.m.
Veterans Memorial Park
1985 W. 7800 S.
1985 W. 7800 S.
Many activities are free; Pioneer Production $6-$12
Pioneer Days at 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
Thursday, July 24, 2014, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
This is the Place Heritage Park
2601 East Sunnyside Ave.
801-582-1847
2601 East Sunnyside Ave.
801-582-1847
$11 Adults, $8 Seniors and Children, 2 and under free
Salt Lake Bees vs. Reno Aces
The Bees take on the Reno Aces July 21-24, at 6:35 p.m., with fireworks on the 23rd and 24th.
Spring Mobile Ballpark
77 West 1300 South
801-467-8499 or 800-888-8499Tickets $9-$28, see website or call for promotions
77 West 1300 South
801-467-8499 or 800-888-8499Tickets $9-$28, see website or call for promotions
Real Salt Lake vs. Montreal Impact
Real Salt Lake will battle Montreal Impact Thursday, July 24 at 8 p.m.
Rio Tinto Stadium
9256 S. State St.
Sandy, UT
801-727-2700
9256 S. State St.
Sandy, UT
801-727-2700
Tickets $30-$130; see website for promotions.
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.
Brother Brigham's Ball
Brother Brigham's Ball revives an early Utah tradition with old-fashioned music, dance and games. Pioneer era dress is suggested.
2601 East Sunnyside Ave.
801-582-1847
2601 East Sunnyside Ave.
801-582-1847
Osmond Pioneer Pageant
The Youth Pioneer Pageant features hundreds of children and young adults from all across the country as they share their talents through dancing, singing, and live theatrical entertainment. This one-of-a-kind production re-enacts the stories of the pioneer trek West and their attempt to settle the untamed valleys and mountains of Utah. You will witness wagons, handcarts, live animals, music, special guests, and a large fireworks display. The pageant recounts the journeys of all pioneers that settled Utah, such as Catholic missionary colonizers; Greek and Italian pioneers; the Chinese, Jewish and Mormon settlers; as well as Native Americans.
Doors Open: 7 p.m.
Pre-Show 8 p.m.
Show Begins: 9 p.m.
Firework Finale: 10 p.m.
8125 S. 2200 W.
West Jordan, UT 84084
Ticket Prices: $6-$12
Doors Open: 7 p.m.
Pre-Show 8 p.m.
Show Begins: 9 p.m.
Firework Finale: 10 p.m.
8125 S. 2200 W.
West Jordan, UT 84084
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.
Thursday, July 24, 2014, 7 a.m.
Tabernacle at Temple Square
Free, no tickets required
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