Salt Lake City typically celebrates the 4th of July with barbecues, picnics, parades, concerts, car shows, carnivals, and, of course, fireworks. Revelers can enjoy amazing pyrotechnics at Thanksgiving Point and other locations across the larger SLC area.
4th of July Celebration at The Gateway (July 4, 2024)
The Gateway is Salt Lake City's favorite downtown destination for shopping, dining, and entertainment. To celebrate Independence Day, the Gateway hosts a vibrant festival in the Plaza area. The festivities run from 6 pm to 10 pm, ending with a fireworks display. The celebration features food trucks and craft beer, two stages with bands and DJs, a Karaoke stage, yard games, face painting, American Dream Wall Art, photo-ops and various contests throughout the day. Gateway bars and restaurants will provide food and beverages.
North Salt Lake Liberty Fest (June 29, July 2-3, 2024)
The annual Liberty Fest is the main 4th of July event in the city of North Salt Lake. The three-day celebration full of fun starts on the morning of June 29th, 2024, at Legacy Park, with plenty of athletic activities, such as running and volleyball, as well as bounce houses and various vendors. On July 2nd, Eaglewood Golf Course hosts the Eaglewood Auto Fest, featuring hundreds of rare and vintage cars. On the festival's last day, the public can enjoy fireworks extravaganza at Eaglewood Golf Course. Festivities on July 3rd start at about 4 pm with live music, food trucks, bounce houses, face painting, skydiving, and much more. The fireworks show is scheduled for 10 pm.
Liberty Days at Heritage Park (July 4, 2024)
An old-fashioned 4th of July celebration takes place at the Heritage Park. This event is perfect for families with tons of fun activities in addition to This Is The Place Heritage Park's living museum exhibits. The program includes parades, the flag-raising ceremony by the Sons of the American Revolution, the Candy Cannon, a watermelon eating contest, and the Ringing of the Anvil. Kids can enjoy train and pony rides, and dancing on Main Street. The festival runs from 10 am to 5 pm.
Stadium of Fire (July 4, 2024)
Freedom Festival features a plethora of fun-filled events in Provo, which includes a 4th of July Grand Parade, a two-day street fair in downtown Provo, a balloon fest, and a grand finale with a massive concert and fireworks. Stadium of Fire is an iconic annual concert with an extravagant firework show, which takes place at LaVell Edwards Stadium. One of the largest firework spectacles in the US is accompanied by an exciting flyover by F-35 jets from Utah’s Hill Air Force Base. In 2024, the Jonas Brothers will headline Stadium of Fire! Visitors can also enjoy the Rockwell Uncommon Skydive Team, and the 300-member Zion’s Youth Symphony & Chorus. Tickets are priced between $37 and $267.
4th of July Celebration at Jordan Park (July 2024)
4th of July fireworks at Jordan Park were replaced with a laser show. The large park on the west side also hosts a festive gathering on July 4th. Come hungry, as there will be lots of food trucks and various entertainment.
In addition to these events, almost every town in Utah hosts its own 4th of July celebration. There's a lot to see and do in the Beehive State on America's Birthday!
