Your Salt Lake weekend plans, from parades to potlucks
Independence Day celebrations, farmers markets, and a special performance by The Tabernacle Choir. Your guide to the long weekend.
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- 🎉Murray's full day of Fourth of July fun
- 🚲Holladay's Independence Day Celebration
- 🥕Saturday at the Downtown Farmers Market
- 🎶The Tabernacle Choir's special performance
🎉 What's On This Weekend
Worth it Murray Fun Days
A full day of Independence Day festivities for the entire family, including a community breakfast, 5K run, children's race, parade, chalk art contest, daytime entertainment, an evening concert, and fireworks.
Our take
A classic, all-day community celebration for the Fourth of July, offering activities for all ages from morning to night.
⚠️ Heads up: Specific event times vary throughout the day. Check the Murray City website for the detailed schedule of activities.
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Details → Worth it Holladay 4th of July Celebration
An annual community event featuring a pancake breakfast, a decorated bike parade, a live concert with Wildwood, and a drone show to conclude the evening.
Our take
A family-friendly Independence Day event in a local setting, culminating in a unique drone show instead of traditional fireworks.
⚠️ Heads up: Personal fireworks are prohibited. Check the City of Holladay website for specific timings for the bike parade, concert, and drone show.
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Details → Worth it Downtown Farmers Market
The valley's largest outdoor market, offering local produce, artisan goods, prepared foods, and live music.
Our take
A Saturday morning tradition to gather fresh, local ingredients and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of downtown.
⚠️ Heads up: Hours and the vendor mix change through the season. Check the market's site for the current Saturday schedule.
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Details → Worth it The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square
Two special performances of 'Music & the Spoken Word' celebrating America's 250th anniversary, featuring Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid as guest narrator.
Our take
A unique and inspiring cultural experience, especially meaningful for the nation's 250th anniversary, with a notable guest.
⚠️ Heads up: Due to ongoing construction on Temple Square, a secondary viewing location will not be available.
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Details → 🌿 Get Outside
Worth it 9th West Farmers Market
A Sunday market featuring local vendors, fresh produce, and community engagement in a park setting.
Our take
A relaxed Sunday outing to support local businesses and enjoy the outdoors, with a focus on fresh goods.
⚠️ Heads up: Vendor participation can vary. Check the market's social media or website for updates on specific vendors.
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Details → 💙 Good Neighbor
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Nominate a neighbor → That's your guide to the long Independence Day weekend. From community parades to inspiring music and fresh market finds, there's plenty to enjoy.
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— The Salt Lake Valley crew
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