From Deseret News archives:
Plenty of opportunities for Utahns to whoop it up on July 4
Riverton: July 1, 6:30 p.m., Annual Town Days parade, starts at 1830 West. July 2, 6:30 a.m., American Legion flag-raising; 7 a.m., 10K race and fun run, chuck wagon breakfast, bike ride; 8 a.m.-4 p.m., bike tournament, men's softball tournament, hockey tournament; 9 a.m. to dusk, pony rides, rock climbing, horseshoe tournament; 10 a.m.-9:45 p.m., stage entertainment; 10 p.m., fireworks, 254-0704.
South Jordan: July 1, 5 p.m., flag-raising by American Legion Post 130, Carmen Rasmussen sings the national anthem, Andy Shelton, the Fender Benders and Ryan Shupe and the Rubber Band, petting zoo, children's activities, stilt walkers, face painters, police department sale of bike helmets and car seats; dusk, fireworks, 254-3742.
Salt Lake City: July 2, 8 p.m., Freedom Blast, Entertainment and fireworks show, Kelly Clarkson, BMX riders, sky diving, high dive, Rice Eccles Stadium, 451 S. 1400 East, 581-8849. July 4, 5-10:30 p.m., food, games; 10 p.m., fireworks, Jordan Park, 1060 W. 900 South, 535-6118.
This Is the Place Heritage Park: July 2, 4, 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Dutch oven cook-off, games, music and patriotic celebrations throughout both days.
West Jordan: July 1, 7 p.m., pre-rodeo, 8 p.m., rodeo; 8:40 p.m., outdoor movie; dusk, fireworks; July 2 and 4, 10 a.m., car, truck and jeep shows, carnival activities begin, games, food, art, entertainment; noon, talent show; 3 p.m., poetry; 8 p.m., rodeo; 8:40 p.m., outdoor movie; dusk, fireworks, New West Jordan Main Park, 569-5100.
Sanpete County
Gunnison Valley: July 1, 6 p.m., roast beef dinner, Centerfield 1st; 7:30 p.m., auction, Dutch oven cook-off; 8:30 patriotic program; dusk, fireworks followed by dance. July 2, 6-9 a.m., breakfast; 7 a.m., flag ceremony; 9 a.m., parade down Main Street, followed by park activities, Lions Club serving lunch, car show, buggy rides, volley ball, pony rides, art show, horseshoes, swimming. July 3, 7 p.m., Gunnison, 435-528-3439.
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