From Deseret News archives:
4th of July activities are scheduled statewide
Something for just about everyone somewhere; see weekend list
Juab County
Nephi: July 3, 7 a.m. breakfast and fun run; 8:30 a.m. flag-raising ceremony; 10 a.m. carnival, volleyball tournament, basketball, quilt auction; 5:30 p.m. dinner; 6:30 p.m. auction, 10 p.m. fireworks at the football field.
Millard County
Delta: July 2, 5:30 p.m. children's parade; 6 p.m. Doubles Tennis Tourney; July 3, 6 a.m. Sunrise Salute; 7 a.m. breakfast in the park; 9:15 a.m. Main Parade on Main Street; 11 a.m. patriotic program, games, food booths at City Park; noon 3-on-3 basketball at Delta Middle School; 2 p.m. free swimming at West Millard swimming pool; 6 p.m. demolition derby at the fairgrounds; 10 p.m. fireworks.
Salt Lake County
Brighton: July 3, 7:30-11 a.m. breakfast at Brighton LDS Church.
Holladay: July 3, 9:30 p.m. fireworks at Holladay Elementary.
Murray: July 3, 6:30 a.m. breakfast at Murray Park pavilion #5; 7 a.m. sunrise service in the Murray Park amphitheater; 8 a.m. parade, 10:45 - 4 p.m. games, entertainment, history booths; 8-10 p.m. evening entertainment featuring Knights of Freedom; 10 p.m. fireworks.
Riverton: July 2, 6:30 p.m. parade at 1830 W. 134 S.; July 3, 6:30 a.m. flag ceremony; 7 a.m. chuckwagon breakfast; 7 a.m. 10K Fun Run; 7:30 a.m. bike ride; 9 a.m. free swim; all day carnival and entertainment; 10 p.m. fireworks.
Salt Lake City: July 3, all day Old-fashioned Fourth celebration at Jordan Park (1060 S. 900 West) followed by fireworks; July 4, 7 p.m. Stingers vs. Tacoma Rainiers followed by fireworks at Franklin Covey Field.
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