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When & Where to Catch the Best Fireworks

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The fourth of July is just as much about independence as it as about fireworks displays.

Fireworks are a tradition first advocated by John Adams in a letter to his wife in which he wrote that the signing of the Declaration of Independence should be a “great anniversary Festival” and “solemnized with Pomp and Parade… Bonfires and Illuminations…” In 1777, Congress officially ordained the tradition and it grew from there. Many have even come to associate fireworks with the famous line from the Star-Spangled Banner: ‘And the rocket’s red glare, the bombs bursting in air…’

Whatever the reason, whether it be as noble as the birth of a new nation or something related more to some past pyrotechnically-inclined political figure’s entertainment, fireworks provide a certain excitement you can’t find anywhere else. They’re like stars, but bigger, louder and much more colorful.

Utah has many lovely fireworks displays that take place in the days leading up to and on July fourth. Below is a list of some, all located within an hour’s drive from Salt Lake City. They are listed first according to date and then according to proximity to SLC. You’re welcome.

Let us know if we missed any by commenting below or on our Facebook page.

July 1

Salt Lake City

Smith’s Ballpark, 77 West 1300 South, $11+, MILB.com

West Bountiful

West Bountiful City Park, West 1600 North, July 1, 10 p.m., free, WBCity.org

July 2

Salt Lake City

Smith’s Ballpark, 77 West 1300 South, $11+, MILB.com

Centerville

Centerville Founder’s Park, 300 North 100 East, 9:45 p.m., free, CentervilleUT.net

Riverton

Riverton City Park, 12830 Redwood Rd, 10 p.m., free, RivertonCity.com

Provo

Stadium of Fire with Tim McGraw, LaVell Edwards Stadium, 349 East University Parkway, Provo, $35+, FreedomFestival.org

July 3

North Salt Lake

Eaglewood Golf Course, 1110 East Eaglewood Drive, dusk, free, NSLCity.org

You have to get up here mighty early to find a parking space. People come from all over Utah to enjoy this spectacular fireworks display following a long day of celebrations.

July 4

Salt Lake City

Jordan Park, 1060 South 900 West, dusk, free, SLCGov.com

Trolley Square Rooftop Viewing, 500 South 700 East, dusk, free, Facebook.com

Sugarhouse Park, 1330 East 2100 South, Salt Lake City, 10 p.m., free, SugarhouseChamber.org

Holladay

City Hall Park, 4580 South 2300 East, 10 p.m., free, CityOfHolladay.com

West Jordan

Veterans Memorial Park, 8030 South 1825 West, 10 p.m., free, WesternStampede.com

Sandy

South Towne Promenade, 10000 South Centennial Parkway, 10 p.m., free, Sandy.Utah.gov

Kaysville

Davis High Football Field, 325 South Main St, free, KaysvilleCity.com

Layton

Ed Kenley Amphitheater, 403 North Wasatch Dr, free, LaytonCity.org

Lehi

Electric Park, 2935 North Thanksgiving Way, Lehi, free, ThanksgivingPoint.org

Clearfield

Fisher Park, 934 South 1000 East, 10 p.m., free, ClearfieldCity.org

Park City

Park City Base Area, 1345 Lowell Ave, dusk/9:30 p.m., ParkCityMountain.com

Like many of these locations, Park City will host a day-long extravaganza on July fourth. A parade down Main Street begins at 11 a.m. and concerts and BBQs will easily fill up the rest of your day starting at 3 p.m. The fireworks will be viewable from Park City Base Area once the sun goes down.

Tooele

Deseret Peak Complex, 2830 West Highway 112, 8 p.m., TooeleCity.org

Tooele High School Football Field, 301 West Vine St, dusk, $5+, TooeleCity.org

Riverdale

Riverdale Park, 4300 South Parker Drive, dusk, free, RiverdaleCity.com

Granstville

Cherry Street Park, 115 East Cherry St, 10 p.m., free, GrantsvilleUT.gov

Farr West

Mountain View Park, 1500 North 1700 West, 10 p.m., free, FarrWestCity.net

Huntsville

Huntsville Square Park, 10 p.m., free, HuntsvilleTown.com

Brigham City

Rees Pioneer Park, 800 West Forest St, dark, free, BrighamCity.Utah.gov

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