Where to celebrate the Fourth of July in the Wasatch Back this year

Fourth of July parade on Main Street. July 4, 2025. Photo: courtesy Park City Chamber & Visitors Bureau.

WASATCH BACK, Utah — With a state-wide ban on fireworks in place through the Fourth of July, state and local leaders are encouraging residents to celebrate differently this year.

Summit County has instituted Stage 1 fire restrictions and fireworks for the past years, so residents are already used to celebrating locally with fire-safe options.

Park City

Park City’s annual Fourth of July Parade returns to Old Town, with a special focus this year on America250 Utah, commemorating the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. The day starts with a 5K fun run in support of Park City Ski & Snowboard at 8 a.m., continues with the parade down Historic Main Street at 11 a.m. There will be events in City Park throughout the day and a drone show at 10 p.m. at Park City Mountain.  

City staff said residents should expect road closures and parking restrictions in Old Town throughout the day. The City encourages everyone to bike, walk, or take free public transit to celebrations.

Roads will close from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., with no parking from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., along: 

• Park Avenue, from SR-224 to Heber Avenue 
• Main Street 
• 9th Street, from Park to Main 
• Heber Avenue 
• Swede Alley surface lots 

City Park has no parking from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Heber City

Heber City will once again host the Red, White, and Blue Festival. Highlights include live music, a pickleball tournament, free hotdogs at Main Street Park, and pie-eating and rootbeer-guzzling competitions.

Thursday, July 2: Heber Market on Main 
Friday, July 3: Live concert with headliner, American Soldier, a tribute to Toby Keith
Saturday, July 4: 5K and a 10K Main-to-Main run/walk, pancake breakfast, flag ceremony, patriotic walk, and parade.

Visit their website for a full schedule of events.

Midway

Midway’s annual celebration is elevated this year as they put on a special (and free) performance by the Utah Symphony and special guests to commemorate America250.

Schedule of events:
6:00 a.m.: Wake Up Canon Blast from Memorial Hill
7:00 a.m.: Sunrise Service and Flag Raising Ceremony at Midway Town Square
8:00 – 10:00 a.m.: Pancake Breakfast at Midway Town Square
10:15 a.m.: Children’s Patriotic Bike Parade
8:00 p.m.: Utah Symphony in Midway (Free tickets here)

Oakley

The rodeo is the star of the show at Oakley’s Fourth of July celebration, but the city will also have host a 5k, parade, patriotic program at the Oakley Red Barn and all-day food trucks at the recreation complex.

See the full schedule on the city’s website.

Schedule of events:
7:00 a.m. Kids Fun Run 1k – $15 (10 & under), $20 (11 & over) – Includes T-Shirt
7:30 a.m. 5k – $25 (11 & over), $15 (10 & under) – Includes T-Shirt
10:00 a.m. Parade – SR 32 & Center Street – CLICK HERE to view map/route
11:30 a.m. Patriotic Program – Oakley Red Barn
1:00 p.m. Jr. Rodeo & Kid’s Activities – Oakley Outdoor Arena
7:30 p.m. Oakley PRCA Rodeo