As Utah prepares to celebrate Pioneer Day on Wednesday, July 24, residents of Eagle Mountain should be aware of several important updates and guidelines in place for the holiday.
City Hall Closure
In observance of Pioneer Day, Eagle Mountain City Hall will be closed on July 24. Regular business hours will resume on Thursday, July 25. This closure allows City employees and residents to honor the pioneers who played a crucial role in Utah’s history.
Fireworks Restrictions
With the holiday celebrations often featuring fireworks, it’s vital for residents to be informed about the City’s safety measures. The Eagle Mountain City Council has approved a Fireworks Restrictions Map for 2024, designed to enhance public safety and prevent wildfires. This map, provided by the Unified Fire Authority, highlights areas where fireworks are prohibited. Residents can check if their address falls within these restricted zones by using the online map tool.
Maintaining wildfire prevention and safety efforts is critical, especially during the dry summer months. Eagle Mountain has specific measures in place to mitigate fire risks in high-risk areas. Residents with questions about local restrictions are encouraged to contact the Unified Fire Authority for clarification. To report non-emergency illegal fireworks use, residents should call the Utah County Sheriff’s Office Eagle Mountain division.
Smith Ranch Park
Smith Ranch Park will not allow fireworks on July 24th. The park’s playground features a poured-in-place area that is not fire-safe and is capable of burning. As a precaution, the parking lot will be blocked off, and signs will be posted to remind residents of the fireworks prohibition.
Residents are reminded to clean up any fireworks debris at other park locations to maintain safety and cleanliness for all park visitors.
Pioneer Day Celebrations
Here’s where Eagle Mountain residents can explore Pioneer Day celebrations on Wednesday, July 24.
Ogden: Celebrate the state’s early settlers at Ogden’s annual Pioneer Days rodeo. The event at Ogden Pioneer Stadium opens its gates at 5:30 p.m. and concludes with a drone show. If you can’t make it on Pioneer Day, don’t worry—there’s a rodeo and drone show every night from July 19-24.
Orem: Fireworks are returning to University Place Mall. Attendees can start reserving their spots with chairs and blankets at 4 p.m., with live entertainment kicking off at 5 p.m. The fireworks show will begin at 9:30 p.m.
Provo: Provo is celebrating Pioneer Day with an Olympics announcement celebration at Peaks Ice Arena. Enjoy free ice skating starting at 6 p.m., a DJ, various activities, and a fireworks display at 9:30 p.m.
Salt Lake City: Salt Lake City pulls out all the stops for Pioneer Day. The Days of ’47 Parade begins at 9 a.m., followed by day-long activities at Liberty Park. The festivities will conclude with a drone show at the park at 10 p.m.
Spanish Fork: Fireworks will be launched from the sports park at approximately 10 p.m., with synchronized music playing at Field Eight.
