2010 Pioneers Day Celebrations
Fireworks, Parades, Rodeos, Concerts and Other Celebrations
Some of the events going on in Utah this weekend.
Fireworks...
Salt Lake City
What: 16th Annual Native American Celebration in the Park Powwow
When: Saturday, July 24 at dusk
Where: Liberty park at 600 East 900 South
Info: After the Native American Celebration. Native American Celebration starts at 7am and will have food, crafts booths, multicultural entertainment. Powwow $5.00 (under 6 & over 65 Free) All other events/activities free
Special guests: Actor and stuntman Patrick Shining Elk, of Wyoming's Eastern Shoshone tribe, who has appeared in "La Mission" and "The Only Good Indian"; and Kiowa Gordon, wolfpack member from "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse"
For more details, visit www.nacip.com
What: Salt Lake Bees Game
When: Saturday, July 24. Game starts at 7:00pm with holiday fireworks show right after the game.
Where: Spring Mobile Ballpark, 77 West 1300 South
Info: Bees vs Colorado Springs Sky Sox. Tickets required to enter the ballpark.
Cottonwood Heights
What: Butlerville Days
When: Saturday, July 24 at dusk
Where: Butler Park, 7500 South 2700 East, 4:00 pm
Info: Parade, rides, food, music -- Visit www.cottonwoodheights.utah.gov for details.
Sandy
What: Real Salt Lake soccer Game
When: Following the soccer game
Where Rio Tinto Stadium, 92256 South State, Sandy
Info: Tickets are required to enter the stadium
West Valley City
What: 3rd Annual MX Pioneer Day Extravaganza
When: Friday, July 23
Where: Rocky Mountain Raceway' Plaza Cycle Motocross Park 6555 West 2100 South, West Valley City
Info: Motocross riders from across the state will compete at the 3rd Annual MX Pioneer Day Extravaganza. A firework spectacular will conclude the night of high-flying action. For more information go to www.rmrracing.com.
Bountiful
What: Handcart Days
When: Friday, July 23 at dusk
Where: Mueller Park Junion High School, 995 East 1800 South
Info: Parade, games and activities, noon-10 p.m. July 24--games and activities 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunset
What: Fun Days
When: Saturday, July 24 at 10:00pm
Where: Central Park, 85 W. 1800 North.
NOTE: Neither Lagoon nor Layton have plans for Pioneer Day fireworks.
Spanish Fork
What: Fireworks Spectacular as part of Fiesta Days Events
When: Saturday, July 24
Where: Sports Park, 295 W. Volunteer Drive
Info: A pre-show with music begins at 5 p.m.
Ogden
What: Ogden's Pioneer Days Celebration
When: Saturday, July 24 after the rodeo
Where: Pioneer Stadium, 668 17th Street.
Info: Tickets are required to enter the stadium.
Logan
What: Pioneer Day Festival
When: Saturday, July 24 at dusk
Where: Willow Park, 400 W. 700 South.
North Logan
What: Pioneers Day Celebration
When: Saturday, July 24 at dusk
Where: Elk Ridge Park, 1100 E. 2500 North
Heber City
What: Fiddlers ‘n Fireworks
When: Saturday, July 24 at dusk
Where: Over Deer Creek Reservoir
Info: Heber City's Historic Heber Valley Railroad will present a spectacular fireworks display over Deer Creek Reservoir accompanied by the Old Time Fiddlers. Pizza and beverages served on the train.
Mapleton
What: Mapleton Pioneers Day Celebration
When: Saturday, July 24
Where: Ira Allen Park (1800 South 800 W.)
Info: Fun run, 5K run, craft booths, food, entertainment, games all day. There is a cost for games and food.
Parades...
Salt Lake City
What: Days of 47/KSL Parade
When: Saturday, July 24, 9 a.m.
Where: Begins at South Temple and State Street, heading east to 200 East, south to 900 South, then east to Liberty Park at 600 East, Salt Lake City
Info: For details, visit www.daysof47.com
Cottonwood Heights
What: Butlerville Days
When: Saturday, July 24, 4 p.m.
Where: Butler Park, 7500 S. 2700 East
Info: Parade, rides, food, music and fireworks at dusk. Visit www.cottonwoodheights.utah.gov for details.
Bountiful
What: Handcart Days,
When: July 23--Grand Parade, 6 p.m.
Where: Main Street from 1500 North, then west to 100 West
Info: Games and activities, noon-10 p.m., Bountiful City Fireworks Show at dusk at Mueller Park Jr. High,
July 24--games and activities 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
What: Youth Parade, "Pioneers of Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow".
When: Parade starts at 7 pm, children meet at 6:30 pm
Where: THS parking lot (301 W. Vine St.)
Info: Free family activities at the Tooele City Park after parade.
Ogden
What: Pioneer Day Celebration
When: Parade starts at 9:00am
Where: Washington Blvd 35th to 20th Street
Info: Includes parade, rodeo, arts and crafts fair and fireworks. For details, visit www.ogdenpioneerdays.com
Mapleton
What: Mapleton Pioneers Day Celebration
When: Friday, July 23, 9:00am
Where: Starts at Mapleton Jr. High
Info: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Park Activities, Program, Games and Lunch, fireworks at dusk. There is a cost for the games and food.
Centerfield
What: Centerfield Pioneers Days
When: Friday, July 23, 6:00pm
Where: Main Street to the park
Info: 7:00pm dinner at the park with games, water slide and musical program. July 24 - Breakfast at city park.
Rodeos...
West Valley City
What: Days of 47 Rodeo
When: July 19 to July 24, 7:00 each night\
Where: Maverick Center, 3200 South Decker Lake Drive
Info: Admission: $45.50, $20.50, $23,50, $6.50 and $5.00. Accessible to those with disabilities. For more info www.theecenter.com.
Ogden
What: Ogden Pioneer Day Rodeo "Best Rodeo in the Wilderness Circuit"
When: July 20 to July 24, Pre-Rodeo 6:30pm, Rodeo, 7:00pm
Where: Pioneer Stadium, Rodeo Grounds, 668 17th Street
Info: Tickets $8.00 to $30.00 for adults, $5.00 to $10.00 for Youths. Children ages 3 and under get in FREE. Youth: ages 3-12; Adult: ages 13 and up.
For more information: www.ogdenpioneersdays.com
Concerts...
Park City
What: The Utah Symphony | Utah Opera's Deer Valley Music Festival Pioneer Day weekend celebration includes two concerts
When: Friday, July 23, 7:30 p.m., The Utah Symphony performs "Disney in Concert: Music From the Movies
Where: Deer Valley's Snow Park Outdoor Amphitheater, Park City
Info: Tickets are $15, $5 for students and children, available at 801-355-ARTS and www.utahsymphony.org
What: Tad Calcara and New Deal Swing perform Big Band music with the orchestra
When: Saturday, July 24, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Deer Valley's Snow Park Outdoor Amphitheater, Park City
Info: $15 for lawn seating, $10 for students and youth, $40 for families and $25-$50 for reserved seating. (Tickets increase $5 day of.) Call 801-355-ARTS or visit www.utahsymphony.org
Liberty
What: Eric Heatherly Concert, American rock and country singer
When: Saturday, July 24, 8 p.m. (gates open at 6 p.m.)
Where: Wolf Creek Resort, 3567 E. Nordic Valley Way, Liberty
Info: $20 per carload at the door. For details, visitwww.wolfcreekutah.com
Orem
What: Emerson Drive (Contemporary country band )
When: Saturday, July 24, 8 p.m.
Where: SCREA Shell Outdoor Theatre, 699 S. State St., Orem
Info: $15, $12 for children, students and seniors. For details, visitwww.scera.org
Salt Lake City
What: Rhythm Devils
When: Sunday, July 25, Gates open at 6:00pm, Show at 7:00pm
Where: Red Butte Garden and Arboretum, 300 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City
Info: The Rhythm Devils had their origins as an informal but frequent fixture in the Grateful Dead concert repertoire. Performances will include music from the Grateful Dead catalog, past Rhythm Devils music, as well as new collaborative material.
Ticket prices $25 - $40, www.redbuttegarden.org
Other...
Salt Lake City
What: Pioneer Heritage Festival
When: Friday, July 23, and Saturday, July 24, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: This Is the Place Heritage Park, 2601 E. Sunnyside Ave., Salt Lake City
Info: $9 ($7 for kids). Pie eating contest, candy cannon, youth parade, foot races, pioneer arts and crafts, games, music and train rides. Call 801-582-1847
What: Sunrise Service
When: Saturday, July 24, 7 a.m.
Where: Tabernacle on Temple Square, Salt Lake City
Info: Free. Presented by the Pioneer Chapter of the Sons of Utah Pioneers, the program features a Tabernacle organist and several hundred voices in combined choirs from around the valley. There will also be a flag ceremony by the Mormon Battalion.
What: Deseret News Marathon 5K/10K/Fitness Walk
When: Saturday, July 24, Marathon starts at 5:30 am, 10K starts at 6:00 am, 5K starts at 7:00 am
Where: Marathon starts at the top of Big Mountain above Emigration Canyon; the 10K starts at Research Park, 500 S. Wakara Way, Salt Lake City; 5K starts at EnergySolutions Arena, 301 W. South Temple, Salt Lake City.
Info: Register at www.active.com
What: The Native American Celebration and Powwow in the Park
When: Saturday, July 24, 12:00 pm until fireworks
Where: Liberty Park, 1100 South 600 East
Info: One of Salt Lake City's biggest Native American Celebrations includes in intertribal powwow, music, dancing, crafts, food, celebrity appearances and multicultural entertainment. Powwow $5 (under 6 & over 65 Free) All other events/activities free. www.nacip.com
What: Red Butte Gardens FREE Admission Day
When: Saturday, July 24, 9:00 am to 9:00 pm
Where: Red Butte Garden and Arboretum, 300 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City
Info: Thanks to Salt Lake County voters and Zoo, Arts, and Parks tax for funding Garden Gift Days
Provo
What: Provo City Pioneers Day Celebration
When: Saturday, July 24, 10:00 am to 2:00pm
Where: North Park, 500 North 500 West
Info: Food, games, music, entertainment, a farmers' market, antique car show, pioneer camp and museum, Native American village and wild west show.
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