Good morning, Utah!
The Fourth of July lands this weekend, and there's no shortage of fun things to do in Utah for all three days. Drone shows replace fireworks in a lot of cities this year, rodeos run in Oakley and Bryce Canyon, and the Salt Lake Bees play ball on Sunday.
Grab your calendar. Here's what's on for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Friday
🚁 Independence Day Drone Show
Salt Lake City kicks off the holiday weekend a day early with a drone light show over Jordan Park, free and built for families. Skip the noise and smoke of fireworks and get the same payoff.
Details: Jordan Park · Salt Lake City · Friday, July 3
Cost: Free
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🥏 Salt Lake Shred vs. Seattle Cascades
Professional Ultimate Frisbee at Zions Bank Stadium. Fast-paced, easy to follow even if you've never watched a match, and a good excuse to get out of the July heat once the sun starts dropping.
Details: Zions Bank Stadium · Herriman · Friday, July 3 · 6 p.m.
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🤠 Ruby's Inn Rodeo
Nightly summer rodeo just outside Bryce Canyon National Park. Bull riding, barrel racing, and a small-town crowd. Good stop if you're road-tripping through Southern Utah this weekend.
Details: Ruby's Inn Rodeo Grounds · Bryce Canyon City · Friday, July 3 · 7 p.m.
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Saturday
🚛 Monster Jam World Finals
The biggest monster truck event of the year lands at Rice-Eccles Stadium for July 4th. Racing and freestyle competition with trucks from across the country.
Details: Rice-Eccles Stadium · Salt Lake City · Saturday, July 4
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🤠 Oakley Rodeo
A Summit County July 4th tradition. Bull riding, bronc riding, and barrel racing at the Oakley Recreation Complex, with a small-town crowd that's been coming for decades.
Details: Oakley Recreation Complex · Oakley · Saturday, July 4
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🚗 Murray City Days: Car Show
Murray Park fills up with classic cars for the annual car show, plus a plein air painting contest happening alongside it. Free to walk through and browse.
Details: Murray Park · Murray · Saturday, July 4
Cost: Free
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Sunday
⚾ Salt Lake Bees vs. Las Vegas Aviators
Triple-A baseball at Smith's Ballpark, with tickets starting at $8. Easy, cheap way to spend a Sunday afternoon.
Details: The Ballpark At America First Square, South Jordan, UT · Sunday, July 5
Cost: from $8
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🎺 Blues & Brews at Snowbasin
Live music on the lawn at Snowbasin Resort in Ogden, paired with local breweries and casual food. A relaxed way to close out the holiday weekend up the canyon.
Details: Snowbasin Resort · Ogden · Sunday, July 5
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🌊 Cowabunga Bay WaterPark
Utah's biggest waterpark in Draper, with slides and pools built for beating the July heat. Good option if you've got kids and need a full day out.
Details: Cowabunga Bay · Draper · Sunday, July 5
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