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Provo Grand Parade honors Independence Day

Emily May
By Emily May
July 05, 2024 12:00 AM
Provo’s annual Grand Parade invited floats, marching bands, government officials, veterans, businesses, helium balloons, horses and more to travel along the streets of Provo, waving to the thousands of people watching on Thursday, July 4.
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Local

Utah Valley looks ahead to Fourth of July celebrations

Emmeline Blythe
By Emmeline Blythe
June 28, 2024 12:00 AM
Independence Day is just around the corner, and Utah Valley will feature several activities for Utahns looking for an evening or weekend of entertainment.
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Featured

Drone shows are replacing many Utah firework shows

By Joel Leighton
July 03, 2023 12:00 AM
Salt Lake City launched its first-ever drone show in place of its regular firework display, in an attempt to avoid wildfires and air pollution.
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Nation

July 4 parade shooting leaves 6 dead, 30 hurt; man detained

By Associated Press
July 05, 2022 12:00 AM
HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. (AP) — A shooter fired on an Independence Day parade from a rooftop in suburban Chicago, spraying the crowd with gunshots initially mistaken for fireworks before hundreds of panicked revelers of all ages fled in terror. At least six people were killed and at least 30 wounded.
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Local

Stadium of Fire lights up Provo

By Jackson Payne
July 04, 2021 12:00 AM
Stadium of Fire made its triumphant return to LaVell Edwards Stadium Saturday night, carrying on a notable Provo Independence Day tradition.
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Local

Patriotism drives Independence Day celebrations

By Kate Blood Ferguson
June 30, 2017 12:00 AM
BYU Army ROTC cadets hold up an American flag at a football game in September 2014. Army ROTC Cadet Spencer Allen said he has a special appreciation for the fourth of July. (BYU Army ROTC).
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Local

Giant American flag to fly in Pleasant Grove

By Jesse King
June 30, 2017 12:00 AM
Follow the Flag cofounder Kyle Fox hopes to rekindle patriotism by flying a giant American flag at Grove Creek Canyon in Pleasant Grove.
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Metro

Former Miss America shares veterans' stories of service, sacrifice

By Nastassja Krupczynski
June 26, 2017 12:00 AM
Sharlene Hawkes takes a photo with Iraqi children on one of her tours of Iraq. (Sharlene Hawks)
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Local

Tim McGraw headlines 36th annual Stadium of Fire

By Bailey Fruit
July 03, 2016 12:00 AM
The Lavell Edwards Stadium was packed Saturday night as community members and visitors attended the patriotic event, Stadium of Fire. This year, Tim McGraw headlined the show.
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Local

Celebrating the Fourth not limited to Stadium of Fire

By Olivia Noli
July 01, 2016 12:00 AM
A tank rolls down University Avenue for the Provo Grand Parade, which will take place on Monday, July 4 at 9:00 a.m. (photo courtesy Provo Freedom Festival website)
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Music

Tim McGraw to headline Stadium of Fire

By Coben Hoch
March 31, 2016 12:00 AM
The 2016 Stadium of Fire will feature country music artist Tim McGraw. (Provo Freedom Festival)
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Opinion Outpost

Viewpoint: Our Independence Day

July 03, 2012 12:00 AM
The Fourth of July is, in my opinion, the quintessential summer event. You have the best of summer combined into one event: festivals, parades, watermelon, picnics, hamburgers, sparklers and — of course — fireworks.
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