Pioneer Day in Southern Utah 2026

Pioneer Day is Friday the 24th – Utahs annual celebration! Here are the events to look forward to, and places to visit before/after to celebrate!

+ Washington City 
Parade @ 8am – Starts by the WCCC, heads to Telegraph St., then turns on Main St.
Activities at Veterans Park 
Fireworks at the Community Center at 10pm
Washington City Info


+ Hurricane City

July 24 @ 7pm @ American Legion Equestrian Park
FREE event – Wagon Races, Kids Cash grab, dummy roping and more!

Hurricane Heritage


+ La Verkin 
Parade @ 8:30am
Pancake Breakfast, Pioneer Presentation, Games & Activities
Ends at 12pm
La Verkin Info


+Cedar City

July 23 – Pioneer Legacy Celebration & Fireworks
FREE admission; gates open at 7pm, show starts at 8:45pm
Pioneer Legacy Info

Cedar City Pioneer Day Festival
11am – 6pm games & activities at Cedar City Main Street Park – FREEย 
Fireworks at 10pm
Cedar City Info


+Toquerville
7-9pm; evening full of fun to honor pioneer ancestors @ Center Street Park


+Enterprise Rodeo
July 23-25- starts at 8pm nightly
Enterprise Info


+Brian Head 50th Anniversary 
July 23-25 – Fishing Derby, Bounce Houses, Car Show, 5k, Line/Swing Dance, Drone Show
Brian Head Info


+ Kanab
4-10pm; live music and kid activities 
Fireworks at 10pm @ Jackson Flat Reservoir
Kanab Info


While St George was settled by LDS Pioneers, there is so much history that all can learn. Here is a list of places you can visit this week as you celebrate the pioneers that started the great state of Utah! 

Jacob Hamblin Home

Pine Valley Chapel

Brigham Young Winter Homeย 

St George Temple & Visitors Center

Pioneer Court Houseย 

St George Tabernacle

Others to see

Pioneer โ€œCabinโ€ @ Dixie Rock 
Pioneer Names Hike in Snow Canyon
Greene Gate Village
The Relief Society Home in Santa Clara
Temple Quarry Hike 
Sandstone Quarry Hike 
Juddโ€™s General Store 

Let me know what you like to do to celebrate Pioneer Day! Happy 24th of July!

#stgeorgekids #stgeorgeutah #pioneerday #pioneerheritage #stghistory #stgeorgepioneers

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