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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 Events

July 12, 2026

Annual Ogden Pioneer Days Devotional

Sunday, July 12, 2026 — 6:00 p.m.
Ogden Tabernacle (Doors open at 5:00 p.m.)
Featuring speaker Jennie Taylor

America 250 Utah Be a Part of History event flyer

August 17, 2026

America 250 — Be a Part of History!

Monday, August 17, 2026 — 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Utah State Capitol, South Lawn
Food trucks, activities & live music; program at 6:30 p.m.

July 6, 2026

Celebration of Liberty — Grand Liberty Arch Monument Unveiling

Monday, July 6, 2026 — 5:30 p.m.
Utah State Capitol Rotunda, Salt Lake City, Utah
Unveiling ceremony of the Grand Liberty Arch Monument. Meet world-renowned sculptor Sabin Howard. Public exhibit July 4–6, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. daily.

More Upcoming Events

Patriotic Service with Elder Rasband

📅 June 28, 2026

🕐 7:00 p.m.

Led by the Freedom Festival.

📍 BYU Marriott Center

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.