2026 Events
We believe that patriotism is an action, not just a feeling. Join us at these upcoming gatherings designed to strengthen our families, our faith, and our love of country as we celebrate America 250.
Featured Event
America 250 — Be a Part of History!
More Upcoming Events
Declaration of Independence Live Reading
📅 August 17, 2026
📍 Utah State Capitol
Previous Events
America 250 Celebration
📅 June 8, 2026
🕐 5:00–8:00 p.m. (program at 6:15 p.m.)
Patriotic booths, food trucks, and a reenactment of the Reading of the Declaration of Independence.
📍 Legacy Park, 1140 W 1100 N, North Salt Lake
Freedom Festival Education Contests
📅 Contest dates vary
Real prizes for winners. See the contest information for full details.
The Hope of America Presentation
📅 May 5, 6 & 7, 2026
🕐 6:30 p.m.
📍 BYU Marriott Center
Patriotic Service with Elder Rasband
📅 June 28, 2026
🕐 7:00 p.m.
Led by the Freedom Festival.
📍 BYU Marriott Center
Celebration of Liberty — Grand Liberty Arch Monument Unveiling
📅 July 6, 2026
🕐 5:30 p.m.
Unveiling ceremony of the Grand Liberty Arch Monument. Meet world-renowned sculptor Sabin Howard; public exhibit July 4–6, 2026.
📍 Utah State Capitol Rotunda, Salt Lake City, Utah
Annual Ogden Pioneer Days Devotional
📅 July 12, 2026
🕐 6:00 p.m. (doors open at 5:00 p.m.)
Featuring speaker Jennie Taylor.
📍 Ogden Tabernacle