Pioneer Day Events and Ways to Celebrate Links
Pioneer Day is Thursday 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
https://washingtoncity.org/community/celebrations
+ La Verkin
Parade @ 8:30am
Pancake Breakfast, Pioneer Presentation, Games & Activities
Ends at 12pm
https://www.laverkin.gov/city-events/page/founders-day-celebration
+Cedar City
11am – 6pm games & activities at Cedar City Main Street Park – FREE
Fireworks at 10pm
https://435locals.com/event/pioneer-day-cedar-city/
+Toquerville
7-9pm; evening full of fun to honor pioneer ancestors @ Center Street Park
https://435locals.com/event/toquerville-pioneer-day-celebration/
+Enterprise Rodeo
July 24-26 – starts at 8pm nightly
https://enterpriserodeo.com/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR1L3m2ZG1umgmK99eObmpjEiJ_ZiLdDnlNx5cX2mo9DTHJY9coIBji4AKI_aem_dCiYt3n1eZUaBHYYae7jYw
+Brian Head 50th Anniversary
July 24-26 – Fishing Derby, Bounce Houses, Car Show, 5k, Line/Swing Dance, Drone Show
https://brianheadtown.utah.gov/towns-50th-anniversary/
+ Kanab
4-10pm; live music and kid activities
Fireworks at 10pm @ Jackson Flat Reservoir
https://435locals.com/event/jackson-flat-reservoir-24th-of-july/
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
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/learn/locations/hamblin-home?lang=eng
Pine Valley Chapel
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/learn/locations/pine-valley-chapel?lang=eng
Brigham Young Winter Home
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/learn/locations/brigham-young-winter-home-and-office?lang=eng
St George Temple & Visitors Center
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/locations/st-george-utah-temple-visitors-center?lang=eng#d
Pioneer Court House
https://www.stgeorgepioneercorner.com
Daughters of Utah Pioneer (currently being renovated)
https://www.dupstgeorge.org
St George Tabernacle
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/learn/locations/st-george-tabernacle?lang=eng
Others to see
Pioneer “Cabin” @ Dixie Rock
Pioneer Names Hike in Snow Canyon
Greene Gate Village
The Relief Society Home in Santa Clara
Temple Quarry Hike
Sandstone Quarry Hike
Judd’s General Store
Let me know what you like to do to celebrate Pioneer Day! Happy 24th of July!
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