With July right around the corner, it’s time to plan all of the celebrations and activities you want to attend this coming month. There are so many great options in Salt Lake City, but what about when you’re looking for the perfect July celebrations. But when you’re in a rush to choose, sometimes it can be a bit overwhelming. So today, we’ve gathered a few of our favorites to help you choose your next stop for this weekend adventure.
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1) Salt Lake City’s America 250 Drone Show
Want to avoid the noise of fireworks but still want to see an amazing lights show? Then check out the Salt Lake City’s America 250 Drone Show. The show will be absolutely amazing, with 500 drones for the performance. You’ll also have food trucks and live music to elevate the experience.
- Address:
- Jordan Park, 1060 S 900 W, Salt Lake City, UT
- When to go:
- July 3: 8pm to 10.30pm
- How much does it cost:
- Free
- Website:
2) Days of 47
With a week full of events all leading up to July 24th, Days of 47 celebrate the state of Utah. From the Deseret News Marathon, to the Utah Days of 47 Rodeo. And everything in between. You are sure to find something that will catch your attention when you check out the events online.
- Address:
- Throughout Salt Lake County
- When to go:
- July 21 through July 25
- How much does it cost:
- Varies by event
- Website:

3) Independence Eve: Big Air Show
Offering a high flying celebration, Millcreek Common is giving a perfect event to attend the day before the holiday. Kicking off the weekend with The Wheel of Death, Aerialists drop and a climbing wall. Then at the end of the day, be sure to stick around to watch the custom designed drown show. You’ll also be able to enjoy food trucks and entertainment throughout the day.
- Address:
- Millcreek Common
- When to go:
- July 3: 6pm to 10pm
- How much does it cost:
- $5
- Website:
4) Utah Symphony at Capitol Hill
With America turning 250, Utah Symphony at the Capitol is a great way to celebrate. Enjoy a warm evening listening to a live orchestral performance. The songs all have a bit of patriotic flair, though the range is wide. Making it an exciting and must see event.
- Address:
- 350 N. State Street, Salt Lake City, UT
- When to go:
- July 3: 8.30pm to 11.59pm
- How much does it cost:
- Free
- Website:
5) Draper Days
Draper Days is a fantastic community event that features a rodeo, a parade, a 5k race, and so much more. Spend the days exploring all the event has to offer. Be sure to head over to the website to get a full list of all the activities available during the week of Draper Days.
- Address:
- Draper City Park, 12501 S 1300 E, Draper, UT
- When to go:
- July 10 to July 18
- How much does it cost:
- Free
- Website:

Now that we’ve given you some of our favorite July Celebrations to visit this year, be sure to let us know which are your favorites. Head down to the comments and tell us if we mentioned one of your favorite celebrations.
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