How to celebrate the 4th of July across Salt Lake
State of play: Here's what's going on in Salt Lake County.
The Gateway's celebration starts at 7pm Friday with fireworks at 10:30pm.
Check out Independence Day specials and entertainment throughout the weekend at Flanker, Dave & Busters and The Bruce Scottish Pub.
SLC drone show: Jordan Park will fill with live music and food trucks at 8pm Saturday, with drone liftoff at 10pm.
The Western Stampede runs Thursday-Saturday at West Jordan's Veterans Memorial Park, with a carnival, rodeos, vendors, games and entertainment.
The parade starts 10:30am Friday on Redwood Road, with fireworks at 10pm.
Ticket prices vary.
Holladay City Park starts Friday with a bike parade at 9am.
A free concert by Charley Jenkins will accompany a "spectacular patriotic show" 8-10pm.
Magna Copper Park will wake up with a flag-raising ceremony and cannonade at 7am Friday.
The parade is at noon, with vendors and entertainment at 3pm and fireworks at dusk.
Sandy Promenade will host performers, games and other activities Friday with a parade at 6pm and fireworks at 10pm.
Come back for a free concert by the American West Symphony and Chorus 7:30pm Saturday at the Sandy Amphitheater.
Murray Fun Days: The fun starts at 7am Friday in Murray Park, with a day of games, races, art contests, a free concert at 8pm and fireworks at 10pm.
West Valley City will launch its annual fireworks show at 10pm Friday in Centennial Park.
Riverton Town Days holiday festivities start Thursday with a carnival, games, performers, a parade and a free movie.
The party continues Friday until the fireworks at 10pm in Riverton City Park.
Brighton's annual parade starts 10:30am Friday with three laps through the Brighton Loop.
Taylorsville is hosting the country band Southbound in a free concert 6:30pm Friday at Centennial Plaza in front of City Hall, with food trucks parking at 5:30pm.
On " Independence Eve," Lucha Libre starting at 6pm Thursday. A drone show launches at dusk.
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