‘250 years and still loud’: Utahns celebrate America’s 250th at lively parade

State Street turned into a sea of elaborate floats, lawn chairs, flags and flying candy Saturday as Murray’s Fourth of July parade rolled through.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Spectators stand for the flag at the Murray City Fun Days Parade on Tuesday, June 30, 2026

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