Fire in the Sky

Fireworks, parades and pancake breakfasts galore will be held in Utah on July Fourth. There will be Independence Day festivities in virtually ever community, park and play area and visitors are always welcome to join the fun. Look for details at information centers, government offices and libraries.

Sometimes neighboring communities join together for festivities, but more often they hold their own. You can usually see four or five fireworks displays simultaneously if you sit atop Ensign Peak or some other viewpoint overlooking Salt Lake Valley.

Book ski trips now! Special offer - stay three nights and get a fourth night free. Available for Park City area properties for specific dates. Accommodations at resorts often sell out early so book now to get the dates you want. Call our travel consultants for details between 9 am - 5 pm, MST: 1-888-881-1120.

At Bullfrog and Wahweap, Lake Powell's waters will reflect the fireworks shows.

On July 24, Utahns celebrate Pioneer Day, marking the arrival of Mormon Pioneers in Salt Lake Valley. Parades and cultural events will be held in most communities.

Native Americans host an Intertribal PowWow and celebration at Liberty Park in Salt Lake City on July 24. There will be dancing, costumes, authentic food, arts and crafts and other events. Activities begin at 1 p.m. Call 801-533-9503 for details.

Some major celebrations and special events are listed below:

America's Freedom Festival at Provo. The Grand Parade will be on the Fourth, beginning at 9 a.m. Stadium of Fire events will feature Grammy award winner Martina McBride, national commentator Sean Hannity and performances by the Osmonds Second Generation, followed by one of the largest fireworks shows in America. There will also be hot air balloons, arts, crafts, food, music and many other activities, beginning July 3.

The big Salt Lake Valley celebration is called the Red Hot 4th. It will feature The Beach Boys, the group Imagine (a Beatles tribute band), The Rockin' Roadhouse Tour, the Utah Symphany and a massive fireworks display. It will be held at USANA Amphitheatre in West Valley City.

Utah's Great Whitewater Water levels are good, making rapids exciting, but publicity about the drought in the West has slowed business. As a result, guide services are offering deals. There are still openings for trips in July and August. Call our travel consultants for details between 9 am - 5 pm, MST: 1-888-881-1120.

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