How to celebrate the 4th of July across Salt Lake
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From Kanab's cannon wake-up call to Plain City's water fights to Provo's Stadium of Fire, Utah is erupting with Fourth of July festivities.
State of play: Here's what's going on in Salt Lake County.
The Gateway's celebration starts at 7pm Friday with fireworks at 10:30pm.
- Check out Independence Day specials and entertainment throughout the weekend at Flanker, Dave & Busters and The Bruce Scottish Pub.
SLC drone show: Jordan Park will fill with live music and food trucks at 8pm Saturday, with drone liftoff at 10pm.
The Western Stampede runs Thursday-Saturday at West Jordan's Veterans Memorial Park, with a carnival, rodeos, vendors, games and entertainment.
- The parade starts 10:30am Friday on Redwood Road, with fireworks at 10pm.
- Ticket prices vary.
Holladay City Park starts Friday with a bike parade at 9am.
- A free concert by Charley Jenkins will accompany a "spectacular patriotic show" 8-10pm.
Magna Copper Park will wake up with a flag-raising ceremony and cannonade at 7am Friday.
- The parade is at noon, with vendors and entertainment at 3pm and fireworks at dusk.
Sandy Promenade will host performers, games and other activities Friday with a parade at 6pm and fireworks at 10pm.
- Come back for a free concert by the American West Symphony and Chorus 7:30pm Saturday at the Sandy Amphitheater.
Murray Fun Days: The fun starts at 7am Friday in Murray Park, with a day of games, races, art contests, a free concert at 8pm and fireworks at 10pm.
West Valley City will launch its annual fireworks show at 10pm Friday in Centennial Park.
South Salt Lake's Freedom Fest starts at 9:30am Friday with a flag ceremony, a parade to Fitts Park at 10am — dogs are welcome — with celebrations from 10:30am-1pm.
Riverton Town Days holiday festivities start Thursday with a carnival, games, performers, a parade and a free movie.
- The party continues Friday until the fireworks at 10pm in Riverton City Park.
Brighton's annual parade starts 10:30am Friday with three laps through the Brighton Loop.
Taylorsville is hosting the country band Southbound in a free concert 6:30pm Friday at Centennial Plaza in front of City Hall, with food trucks parking at 5:30pm.
On "Independence Eve," Millcreek Common is sending aerialists off the climbing wall with music, food, games and appearances by Lucha Libre starting at 6pm Thursday. A drone show launches at dusk.
This Is The Place State Park is hosting old-timey games, performances and other treats at Liberty Day, 10am-5pm Friday.