Looking to celebrate Independence Day in Utah this year? From mountaintop brunches to firework shows under desert skies, here are seven can't-miss events happening across the state:
1. Stadium of Fire – Provo
Held at BYU's LaVell Edwards Stadium, Stadium of Fire is one of the largest Independence Day celebrations in the nation. This annual event features a major concert with past headliners like the Jonas Brothers and Rascal Flatts, an exhilarating F-35 flyover, and a spectacular stadium-wide fireworks and drone show. The energy is unmatched, and the production is top-notch, drawing tens of thousands each year.
📅 Date & Time: Friday, July 4, 2025 – Gates open at 5:00 PM; Show starts at 8:00 PM
📍Location: LaVell Edwards Stadium, Provo
📲 Instagram: @stadiumoffire
2. St. George 4th of July Celebration – St. George
St. George goes big for the Fourth with a packed day of patriotic fun. Kick things off with the Uncle Sam 4K Run, followed by a colorful downtown parade full of community floats and bands. That evening, enjoy the massive “United We Pledge” concert at Greater Zion Stadium, headlined by major country music acts, and cap it all off with the largest fireworks show in Southern Utah.
📅 Date & Time: Friday, July 4, 2025 – 6:30 AM 4K Run; Parade at 7:45 AM; Concert at 8:00 PM; Fireworks at 10:00 PM
📍Location: Downtown St. George & Greater Zion Stadium, Utah Tech University
📲 Instagram: @stgeorgecityut
3. Thanksgiving Point Freedom Celebration – Lehi
This family-friendly event begins in the late afternoon and includes food trucks, music, games for all ages, and a choreographed fireworks show set to music broadcast on 93.3 The Bull FM. It’s the perfect mix of excitement and laid-back community charm.
📅 Date & Time: Friday, July 4, 2025 – 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM; Fireworks at 10:00 PM
📍Location: Electric Park at Thanksgiving Point
📲 Instagram: @thankspoint
4. Murray Fun Days – Murray
Murray's hometown celebration kicks off with a community breakfast and walk/run, followed by kids’ races, live music, entertainment, and a dazzling evening fireworks display at Murray Park. It’s a full day of wholesome fun and patriotic spirit.
📅 Date & Time: Friday, July 4, 2025 – Events start at 8:00 AM; Fireworks at 10:00 PM
📍Location: Murray Park
📲 Instagram: @murraycityut
5. Brighton 4th of July Parade & Breakfast – Brighton Ski Resort
Celebrate Independence Day mountain-style at Brighton Ski Resort. Enjoy a hearty breakfast at the Milly Chalet with alpine views, followed by a fun and festive slope-side parade and patriotic flag-raising ceremony. It’s a refreshing way to spend the holiday in cool mountain air.
📅 Date & Time: Friday, July 4, 2025 – Breakfast 8:00–10:00 AM; Parade at 10:30 AM
📍Location: Brighton Ski Resort, Big Cottonwood Canyon
📲 Instagram: @brightonresort
6. Independence Eve – Millcreek (July 3)
Can’t wait until the Fourth? Millcreek gets the party started early with their Independence Eve celebration. Aerialists, food trucks, live music, games, and a spectacular drone show make this one of the most unique and exciting pre-Fourth celebrations in the state.
📅 Date & Time: Thursday, July 3, 2025 – 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM; Drone show at 9:45 PM
📍Location: Millcreek Commons
📲 Instagram: @millcreekcityut
7. Park City Fourth of July Parade & Celebration – Park City
Park City's full-day celebration starts with a 5K fun run in the morning, followed by a flyover and the beloved Main Street Parade featuring around 70 entries, including floats, marching bands, and vintage cars. From noon to 4 p.m., City Park turns into a festival hub with food trucks, games, live music, and community booths. The celebration ends with a stunning 10 p.m. drone show launched from Park City Mountain, replacing fireworks due to fire restrictions.
📅 Date & Time: Friday, July 4, 2025 – 5K at 8:00 AM; Parade at 11:00 AM; Festival 12:00–4:00 PM; Drone show at 10:00 PM
📍Locations: Main Street, City Park, Park City Mountain
📲 Instagram: @parkcitymunicipal, @parkcitymountain
🎇 Wrap-Up
Whether you're dancing in the desert, enjoying an alpine sunrise, or chasing parades and drone shows, Utah is full of ways to make this Independence Day unforgettable. Wherever you land, make it a celebration worth remembering. 🇺🇸