Children waving sparklers, BBQs with fruit-filled green Jello, and patriotic firework shows – these are the things that truly make America great. This 4th of July, Neighbor hopes that you get out and enjoy the company of friends and family as we celebrate the Independence of the United States of America. To help you make the most of this holiday, we’ve compiled a quick list of the best July 4th firework shows across the state of Utah. Here are 8 of the best firework shows in Utah:
Thanksgiving Point Firework Show (Lehi, Utah)
This firework show is always one to remember. The famed Thanksgiving Point with its gardens, theaters, golf courses, museums, and more is transformed into and exploding display of color and noise. You can’t miss this spectacle if you want from inside the grounds or even just find a spot on near Traverse Outlets that overlooks the valley.
What: Games, music, food and fireworks. Gates open at 4:00 pm, activities from 7:00 – 9:45 pm, fireworks at 10:00 pm
Where: Electric Park, Thanksgiving Point, Lehi, Utah
When: July 4, 2018
Cost: Free
Stadium of Fire (Provo, Utah)
The Stadium of Fire should be a self explanatory firework show. It is well known for it’s exciting concerts and fireworks that go well into the night. This is considered to be one of the biggest firework shows in Utah. Thousands flock to the stadium of fire, located in Provo, Utah, to tailgate outside of the stadium and listen to the music as well as to the mountainside to get a better view of the fireworks. You really can’t miss this show!
What: Concert, featuring OneRepublic, and fireworks show beginning at 8:00 pm
Where: LaVell Edwards Stadium, Provo, Utah
When: July 4, 2018
Cost: $35-$250. Tickets available at BYU Tickets (limited inventory)
Salt Lake Bees Firework Show (Salt Lake City, Utah)
The Salt Lake Bees firework show has always been a fan favorite. You can catch a glimpse of this show on more days throughout the year than just the 4th of July. Occasionally they will light of a firework display after they play a game of baseball. So not only do you get a game of baseball, a hat full of nachos, and a hotdog; but you also get an after show of fireworks. Let’s be honest though, we are all really there for the hotdogs.
What: Salt Lake Bees vs. El Paso Chihuahuas baseball game at 6:35 pm followed by fireworks (with baseball game and fireworks on July 6 and July 7 also)
Where: Smith’s Ballpark, Salt Lake City, Utah
When: July 4, 2018
Cost: Tickets start at $12. Purchase tickets from TicketMaster.
Sandy City Independence Day Celebration (Sandy, Utah)
Sandy, Utah seems to always be left by the wayside as hundreds of commuters pass on by during rush hour traffic on I-15 Highway in Utah. Not on the 4th of July though! Sandy takes it to the next level with their parades, activities, concerts, food, and of course, their fireworks show. It all begins at 6:50 am and goes until 10:30pm when the fireworks go off.
What: Full-day of a parade, activities, concerts, and a firework show. Activities begin at 6:50 am and go until 10:30 pm. See full schedule.
Where: South Towne Promenade, Sandy, Utah
When: July 4, 2018
Cost: Free
Small Town Fourth Firework Show (Midway, Utah)
Small Town Fourth is really no small town show. Midway and Heber team up for a multi-city celebration of America. The firework show starts at 10:00 pm but there are hundreds of activities to participate in before then! Spend a day in Heber with a pancake breakfast, check out a community art show or the cowboy museum, take a Heritage Home Tour, and then top it all off with fireworks.
What: Firework display as part of Midway and Heber’s Small Town Fourth multi-day celebration. Fireworks start at 10:00 pm. See full schedule.
Where: Memorial Hill, Midway, Utah
When: July 4, 2018
Cost: Free
Oakley Independence Day Rodeo & Celebration – July 4, 2018 – Oakley, Utah
Oakley may be a small town out in the middle of Utah’s mountains, but they sure know how to party. Get involved or watch their day of rodeo events and activities. the PRCA Rodeo begins with lots of exciting events that will keep you laughing and having a good time. Then just top it off with Fireworks and you’ve got the perfect 4th of July celebration!
What: Full day of rodeo (even jr. rodeo) events and activities. At 8:00 pm, the PRCA Rodeo begins with fireworks to follow afterward. See full schedule.
Where: Oakley Recreation Complex, Oakley, Utah
When: July 4, 2018
Cost: $15
Park City Mountain Resort Firework Show – (Park City, Utah)
Park City Mountain Resort always knows how to put on a show. The home to many of Utah’s Winter Olympic venues you will never run out of anything to do or see while you wait for the amazing firework show to start. Enjoy a day of live bands, BBQ, rock climbing, the alpine slide, a zip line, other family activities, and then finish it off with fireworks!
What: Day full of live music, BBQ, and family-friendly activities. At dusk, the 4th of July fireworks show begins! See full schedule.
Where: Park City Mountain Village, Park City, Utah
When: July 4, 2018
Cost: Free
Kanab Firework Show – 4th of July (Kanab, Utah)
Last, but not least, is the Kanab firework show! While it is a decent drive away, it is a day of live entertainment, 5K Color Run, Parades, and a unique fireworks show that lights up the red rock basin of Utah. This extraordinary town really takes it to the next level when it comes to the 4th of July.
What: Day-long Independence Day celebration full of live entertainment, a parade, Color Fun Run 5K, and a unique fireworks show over the red rock. See full schedule.
Where: Jacob Hamblin Park, Kanab, Utah
When: July 4, 2018
Cost: Free
Share this list of 4th of July firework displays with your friends and family and have a fun, safe holiday! Or did we miss your favorite one? Comment below and we’ll add it in!
