Pioneer Day is an official holiday celebrated on July 24 in Utah, with some celebrations in regions of surrounding states originally settled by Mormon pioneers. It commemorates the entry of Brigham Young and the first group of Mormon pioneers into the Salt Lake Valley on July 24, 1847, where the Latter-day Saints settled after being forced from Nauvoo, Illinois, and other locations in the eastern United States. Parades, fireworks, rodeos, and other festivities help commemorate the event. Similar to July 4, most governmental offices and many businesses are closed on Pioneer Day.
In addition to being an official holiday in Utah, Pioneer Day is considered a special occasion by many members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). On Pioneer Day, some Latter-day Saints walk portions of the Mormon Trail or reenact entering the Salt Lake Valley by handcart. Latter-day Saints throughout the United States and around the world may celebrate July 24 in remembrance of the LDS Church's pioneer era, with songs, dances, potlucks, and pioneer related activities. . . . . .
Salt Lake City -- The Days of ‘47 KSL 5 Parade is one of the largest and oldest in the United States. It begins at 9 a.m. The 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.
The Deseret News Marathon/10K/5K Walk, Marathon starts at 5:30 a.m. at Big Mountain above Emigration Canyon. Race temperature in the canyon is normally 40 and in the valley is normally 75. The 10K starts at 6 a.m. Research Park on Chipeta Way, on the University of Utah Campus. And there is also a non-competitive 5K Walk, which begins at 7 a.m. at EnergySolutions Arena.
Food and arts & crafts booths are all part of the Native American Celebration in the Park. Events at Liberty Park (1100 South and 600 East) start at 7 a.m. There will also be a Powwow. Fireworks will go on despite oil leak at Liberty Park. Up to 50,000 people are expected to be in the park Saturday night.
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