Why is July 24 a holiday in Utah? What are we celebrating?

Why does Utah have a second holiday in July, and why does it have all these names?

(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) The Days of '47 Royalty, second attendant Arianna Haner, Queen Sophia Lowry first attendant Adelyn Eisenach, in the Days of '47 Parade in Salt Lake City, on Friday, July 23, 2021.

Why is July 24 a holiday in Utah? What are we celebrating?

Why does Utah have a second holiday in July, and why does it have all these names?

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