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Thankgiving Point hosts Imaginaria for America 250

By Brittan Redford
July 13, 2026 11:00 AM
Thanksgiving Point’s Imaginaria is celebrating America 250 in Ashton Gardens with family-friendly activities for all ages.
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American Legion hosts Oremfest's classic car show

Emmeline Blythe
By Emmeline Blythe
July 13, 2026 10:54 AM
America 250 has been celebrated across the United States, and the Utah celebrations began in SCERA Park, over in Orem.
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Behind the scenes of Stadium of Fire

By Davey Gibson
July 08, 2026 04:10 PM
BYU’s Stadium of Fire has been a fixture of patriotic summer fun in Utah since 1980.
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Provo holds annual Fourth of July parade

By Davey Gibson
July 08, 2026 04:08 PM
Hundreds of people lined the streets of Provo to watch this year's Grand Parade organized by America's Freedom Festival at Provo.
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Stadium of Fire celebrates the 250th anniversary of the United States

By Clara Pierce
July 08, 2026 03:52 PM
The Stadium of Fire is an impressive event every Fourth of July, but this year it takes on added meaning as the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary.
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More than marble: Monuments and the stories they hold

By Ellie Haverlock
June 29, 2026 10:00 AM
When I arrived on the East Coast in May, there was one thing I was most excited to see: monuments. I’m a history buff, and I couldn't imagine anything cooler than visiting grand spaces dedicated to my favorite American heroes. With my camera in hand, I set out to capture as many monuments as my memory card would allow. 
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Independence: Declared yet undefined

Emily Walker
By Emily Walker
June 29, 2026 10:00 AM
The definition of independence has changed in America's 250 years. Are we still an independent nation, or a nation of independents?
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National Tourism Day kicks off America's 250th anniversary celebrations in Utah Valley

By Brittan Redford
May 11, 2026 09:37 AM
Utah County is known for hosting a variety of festivals and celebrations year-round, but this year, many festivities are centered on America’s 250th anniversary.
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