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Provo's Fourth of July Festivities ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

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Provo City will once again host the renowned Freedom Festival, packed with a remarkable lineup of events. I Invite each and every one of you to come and experience the patriotic spirit that fills our city during the Freedom Festival. It is a wonderful way to connect with your neighbors, friends, and family, and to appreciate the freedoms we enjoy in our beautiful nation.


Stadium of Fire

What goes together better than birds of a feather? This July 4th, itโ€™s none other than Jonas Brothers and Stadium of Fire! Guests will not only enjoy incredible music and patriotism, but also the nationโ€™s largest stadium fireworks spectacle, a thrilling flyover by F-35 jets from Utahโ€™s Hill Air Force Base, the exciting arrival of the Rockwell Uncommon Skydive Team and rousing tributes to military and civilian heroes. As an added attraction, the 300-member Las Vegas-based Zionโ€™s Youth Symphony & Chorus will make their first-ever Stadium of Fire appearance.


Ride UVX Don't miss the FREE UVX ride to the ultimate Fourth of July celebration at LaVell Edwards Stadium! Avoid the hassle of traffic and parking. Let the UVX take you to the Stadium of Fire for an electrifying evening of fireworks and entertainment! Bus Schedule: Return Time: Last UVX buses 12:29 a.m. (to Provo) and 12:35 a.m. (to Orem). Please note that the FrontRunner train will already be gone by that time. Learn more: https://www.rideuta.com/sof


Grand Parade

Start your Fourth of July morning with the largest parade of its kind in the Western United States. Join us at 9:00 AM for a vibrant celebration of God, freedom, family, and country, showcasing marching bands, professionally crafted floats, giant helium balloons, equestrian entries, and performances by local and national talent. We will be honoring our military and first responders with special parade entries.



Please remember that spectators may stake out their claim to a spot along University Avenue no earlier than July 3, at 3:00 PM per Provo City Ordinance. All other portions of the parade route can not be claimed or reserved until July 4, at 5:00 AM. This includes trying to โ€œreserve or occupy, or attempt to claim, reserve or occupy, either in person or by the placement of ropes, tents, chairs, sleeping bags, blankets, or other devices or barriers, any public property as a position for observing [the] public paradeโ€ (SECTION 9.14.220).


All motor vehicles located on the parade route must be moved prior to 8:00 PM on July 3, 2023 or โ€œshall be considered a public nuisance and may be towed from the public streetโ€. Please note that in order to reserve a spot on the parade route at least one person must be present. Any items left unattended may be moved. Portable toilets will be located every other block along the parade route.


Balloon Fest

Experience the beauty and majesty of hot air balloons at our ever-popular Balloon Fest. Each morning on July 4th, 5th, and 6th, from 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM, you can witness around 25 of these enchanting giants take to the skies. Be sure to arrive at Fox Field by 6:00 AM to watch the balloons inflate!



Don't miss the "Balloon Glow" on Friday, July 5th from 8:30 pm to 10:30 pm. Here, you'll see top pilots from around the nation competing in the thrilling Hare and Hound competition and unique jousting events.


Freedom Days

Wednesday, July 3 through Friday, July 5, Downtown Provo will be buzzing with Freedom Days, a 3-day event filled with mouth-watering treats from our food vendors and unique items from local craftsmen. There will also be a wide selection of musical genres to enjoy live. The booths will be open at different times each day: July 3

Vendors: 4pm โ€“ 10pm

Carnival: 4pm โ€“ 11pm


July 4 Vendors: 10am โ€“ 10pm Carnival: 10am โ€“ 11pm


July 5 Vendors: 10am โ€“ 8pm Carnival: 10am โ€“ 11pm


For more information about these events, please visit freedomfestival.org.

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