Independence Day celebrations offer fun, family and an 'American Idol'

Midway: June 4, 6:30 a.m., cannon firing and sunrise service with speaker; music from the Swiss Bell Ringers, the Swiss Choir and the Swiss Miss royalty to follow and Pioneer Breakfast, Towne Square Pavilion, First and Main. For more information, visit midwaycityut.org.

Weber County

Ogden: June 4, 1-11 p.m., “Hot Rock'n 4th,” featuring entertainment and fireworks, Ogden Pioneer Stadium, 700 Canyon Road, $13 for adults and $7 for children in advance, $16 for adults and $10 for children day of event, children under age 3 free. For more information, visit hotrockn4th.com or smithstix.com.

Wolf Mountain: Utah Symphony patriotic concert, June 30, 8 p.m., Wolf Mountain Ski Resort, 3567 East Nordic Valley Way, Ogden; $50 per carload (801-355-2787 or www.utahsymphony.org)

Washington County

St. George: July 4, 7:30 a.m., early morning breakfast; 8 a.m. parade, Vernon Worthen Park, 300 S. 400 East; 9 a.m., National Anthem in Vernon Worthen Park gazebo; 9:10 a.m., Independence Day Fun & Games Extravaganza, Vernon Worthen Park; 10 a.m., karaoke and zumba; 11 a.m., talent contest; 1 p.m., hot dog-eating contest, Vernon Worthen Park; 8 p.m., free concert, Dixie Sunbowl, 100 S. 400 East, free; 10 p.m. fireworks, Dixie Sunbowl. For more information, call 435-627-4560 or visit sgcity.org.