Tomorrow is Independence Day, a day of celebration throughout the country. A day celebrated with friends and family, barbecuing on a warm summer day, and cracking up a cold one. Oh wait, you’ve finished addiction treatment and you don’t want to ruin it. Surrounding yourself with family members and friends who support your sobriety is helpful and you can still enjoy the holiday sober! There are many things to do throughout the Salt Lake Valley for this holiday that can all be done sober.
East Mill Creek
East Mill Creek Lions July 4th Community Celebration. Tuesday, July 4, 7 am to 11 am – Traditional Chuckwagon Breakfast. 9 am – Parade starts at 2700 East Evergreen Avenue and finishes at Evergreen Park. They will also have games and prizes.
Murray
Fun Days 4th of July Activities include a community breakfast, a kids’ race, and various activities all day, such as the car show. The parade begins at 8:30 am at the Fashion Place Mall and ends at Murray Park.
Riverton
Town Days at the Riverton City Park. The morning of July 4 will start with a flag ceremony at 6:30 am in the northern part of the park followed by breakfast starting at 7:00 am. Then activities and events will take place throughout the entire day, finishing with fireworks at 10 pm. Riverton Country Mile 10k, 5k and 1 mile: In conjunction with Riverton Town Days, this race is a popular family tradition. Come out this 4th of July to continue the tradition, or even to start a new one. Come to the race, then stay for all the 4th of July festivities, going on all day.
Salt Lake City
Independence Day BBQ, Fireworks and Concert: Celebrate Independence Day with the band America this July 4 at Smith’s Ballpark. Patriotic festivities kick off at 7 pm and will include music, fireworks, BBQ & beer. Liberty Days at This Is The Place: Enjoy a day of good old-fashioned FUN while you celebrate the birth of our great Nation! Join us as we raise the red, white and blue, have a watermelon eating contest, play games and fire off the Candy Cannon!
Sandy
Sandy’s 4th celebration takes place at the South Towne Promenade 10000 South 172 West, between South Towne Center and Sandy City Hall.
Sugar House
Sugarhouse 4th of July Arts Festival and Pet Parade: The Sugar House 4th of July Arts Festival has become a key event in the Sugar House community. The event will feature 100+ artists, the Annual Pet Parade, and live music and performances all day.
West Jordan
West Jordan Independence Day Parade, 10:30 a.m. Parade runs north up Redwood Road from City Hall (8000 South) to 7000 South. Utah’s PRCA Rodeo rides into town every Independence Day for some of the best action around! The West Jordan Western Stampede runs July 1, 3 & 4.
For those of you who are planning on going to or hosting your own fourth barbecue there are plenty of options. If you are going to someone else’s get together, make sure they are supportive of your sobriety and you can bring your own patriotic non-alcoholic drinks. You can make patriotic punch with fruit punch, blue gatorade, and sprite or 7-up. You can cover the rims of glasses with red, white, and blue sugar or salt. You can put berries (strawberries, blueberries) and other fruits(cherries, pineapple, coconut) on straws or stirrers to represent the red, white, and blue. You can make a new tradition of going to the Parade and finishing the day at home with your loved ones enjoying a home cooked meal and participating in fun activities you’ll always remember.
