Days of '47 Events for 2026
Presented by Med One and The Terry and Lynne Buckner Family Foundation
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March
28
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July
16
The Grand America
7:00pm
Honor modern-day Utahns who perpetuate a leagacy of industry and integrity with Pioneers of Progress awards. More info...
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July
10-11
Abravanel Hall
7:30pm
Inspirational, Patriotic, and Broadway music from the Choral Arts Society of Utah and the West Valley SymphonyMore info...
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July
18
Donner to First Encampment Park
7:00am
Walk in the footsteps of the 1847 pioneers in a festive and commemorative hike through Emigration Creek. More info...
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July
18
This is the Place Park
10:00am
Our guest speaker, TC Christensen, will be our keynote speaker.More info...
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July
21,22
Float Preview Party
Presented by: Larry H. & Gail Miller Family Foundation
Mountain America Expo Center, Sandy
11:00am
Meet the creators and technicians behind the 2026 Days of ’47 Parade floats and see how it all comes together. More info...
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July
21-25
Utah State Fair Park
8:00pm
More bucking, more broncs, more buckaroos and enough bareback riding for any die-hard Rodeo fan. More info...
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July
24
Salt Lake City Venues
Various Times
Here’s your chance to participate in a classic event that is fun and offers great exercise. More info...
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July
24
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Chapel @ 7:00am
The Pioneer Chapter of the Sons of Utah Pioneers will present a Sunrise Service honoring Utah’s pioneers. More info...
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July
24
Downtown Salt Lake City
9:00am
Colorful floats, bands, horses, clowns and other entries thrill thousands of spectators each year. More info...
Like~Learn~Love PIONEERS
We have exciting things planned for the 2026 version of The Days of ’47 celebration, from the Royalty Competition and Parade, to the Rodeo and all the other colorful events.
Our celebration will be full of thrills and spills.
Schedule your summer plans to take advantage of our many activities — most` of which are free to the public.
Grab your hat, pull on those boots and c’mon down!
Days of ’47 Rodeo
For more information on the Days of '47 rodeo click here.
Days of ’47 Parade
The Days of ’47 Parade will be held on Friday, July 24th, 2026, in downtown Salt Lake City beginning at 9:00 am.
For a new adventure, bring the kids, the sleeping bags and the hot dogs downtown on the evening of the 23nd.
You can camp out on Salt Lake City streets along the route that evening.
This is the biggest sleepover your family and friends will ever experience!
Remember to bring enough water to keep everyone hydrated.
Click here for more about The Days of ’47 Parade.
Background Information About Our Annual Celebration
On July 24, 1847, Brigham Young and a determined company of Mormon pioneers realized their dreams upon entering the Great Salt Lake Valley, thus becoming the vanguard of one of the greatest treks in American history. Pulling handcarts or driving wagons with oxen or horses, thousands of pioneers carried a firm commitment to America’s belief in freedom of religion as they slowly trudged across the plains to a vast desert landscape that became known as the Utah Territory. Coming together from many nations, they sought to create a new life. This trek of the early Utah pioneers exemplifies the courage, foresight and faith that continue to inspire modern-day pioneers.
By remembering those remarkable 1847 pioneers and all those who followed, The Days of ’47 seeks to make their accomplishments and hardships live today through a variety of activities and celebrations each year. We believe the example of past and present pioneers’ courage creates a vision for our combined future that everyone can follow as our new Pioneer Spirit!
The Days of ’47, Inc. is a private, nonprofit, all-volunteer, charitable corporation to honor Utah’s early and modern pioneers and to keep their pioneering spirit alive.
