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Here's a city-by-city roundup of events planned for the holiday weekend:
Salt Lake City: You can see fireworks and attend July 4th celebrations at Sugar House Park, Liberty Park, Gallivan Center and Jordan Park. This is the Place Heritage Park has a celebration July 2 and 4. The Salt Lake Bees also has a game on the 4th with fireworks. Go HERE for more information.
South Salt Lake: This city has a parade, celebration and fireworks on Saturday, July 2. Go HERE for more information.
North Salt Lake: The city has fireworks on Saturday, July 2. Details are HERE.
Sandy: On July 4th, Sandy celebrates all day, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.on the promenade between Sandy City Hall and the South Towne Center at 10000 South and 175 West. Details are HERE.
Lehi: This city plans to dye its community pools red and blue and will have fireworks on July 4th. Details are HERE.
Logan: Has a celebration with music and fireworks on Friday, July 1. Go HERE for more information.
Provo: The city's Freedom Festival celebration runs from Friday, July 1 through July 4th and includes a parade, numerous community events and a concert featuring country star Brad Paisley and Utah's own David Archuleta. Go HERE for details.
West Jordan: This city's celebration runs from Friday, July 1 through July 4th and includes numerous community activities and events as well as fireworks. Go HERE for more information.
Millcreek: The East Mill Creek Lions Club has a July 4th celebration with a children's parade, food and family activities. Go HERE for details.
Murray: Communitywide celebration is on July 4th. Go HERE for a schedule of events.
Magna: July 4th holiday festivities run July 2 through July 4th. Go HERE for all events.
Ogden: City has a July 4th celebration at Ogden Pioneer Stadium. Go HERE for more information.
North Ogden: Citywide celebration is on July 4th. Go HERE for a listing of all the events.
Layton: July 4th celebration includes a patriotic concert on Saturday, July 2 and on July 4th, a parade, numerous activities and events and fireworks. Go HERE for a schedule of events.
Clearfield: July 4th celebration includes fireworks. Go HERE for details.
Kaysville: City has numerous July 4th events along with evening fireworks. Details are HERE.
Centerville: Citywide celebration runs July 1-3. Go HERE for details.
West Bountiful: Celebrates with fireworks on July 1; a parade is planned for Saturday, July 2. More information is HERE.
Tooele: Celebrates Saturday, July 2 through July 4th. Go HERE for all the scheduled events.
Orem: Community celebration runs Friday, July 1 through July 4. Go HERE for a schedule.
Little Cottonwood Canyon: Snowbird Ski & Summer resort will offer skiing — yes, skiing — through July 4. For more information, go HERE.
And don't forget all the movies being shown in city parks. Go HERE for this weekend's lineup.