On July 24, 1848, exactly one year after the Pioneers arrived in the Salt Lake Valley. One has been held every year since except for two years during WWII.
Utah celebrates U.S. Independence Day on July 4th and Pioneer Day on July 24th. (The Mormon Pioneers first arrived in what is now Salt Lake City on July 24th, 1847.)
July 24th 1847
July 24th was the day that brigham young and the moman pioneers came to Salt Lake City. They cam on July 24,1847
Pioneer Day is celebrated on July 24th. It is only an official holiday in the state of Utah.
In Utah, fireworks sold within in state are legal on certain days (around the 4th and 24th of July and New Years) and in certain areas (signs will be posted if fireworks are illegal). Fireworks purchased in other states are illegal in Utah.
They are due to play Denver Colorado Pepsi Centre on July 24th 2013. They will leave that night to get to the Maverik Centre in Utah the following evening.
'Days of 47' is a popular Pioneer Day celebration in Utah, comprising of a large parade, rodeo, fireworks, races, and other events. Pioneer Day is a state holiday in Utah, celebrated on July 24. It commemorates the Mormon Pioneers arriving in Salt Lake City on July 24, 1847 creating the first permanent white settlement in the state. Pioneer Day is also used to celebrate Utah history in general.
Brigham Young and many of the Mormon pioneers were celebrating their tenth anniversary in Utah on July 24th 1857 in Big Cottonwood Canyon (their campsite was the current location of Brighton Ski Resort) when they heard the news that the army was coming their way.
Utah Flash Mob - 2011 Pride Parade - 1.5 was released on: USA: 5 June 2011 USA: 5 June 2011
The Mormon Church's first gathering was the establishment of their church on April 6, 1830. They finally settled in Utah in July of 1847. There were 17 years between their first gathering and their final settlement in Utah.
Utah Flash Mob - 2011 Pride Parade 1-5 was released on: USA: 5 June 2011 USA: 5 June 2011
Korey Colyar in Utah knows that the Mormon Pioneeds arrived in the Salt Lake Valley for the first time on July 24, 1847. It is a state holiday with the 5th largest parade in the country. There are also massive parties and fireworks displays for all to see.