Utah Governor Spencer Cox issued an executive order restricting personal fireworks use statewide amid historic drought and fire danger, with the ban effective through at least July 5, 2026. Professional, permitted large-scale displays remain scheduled and provide the primary legal option for families seeking fireworks this Independence Day.
Salt Lake County celebrations
In Salt Lake County, The Gateway in downtown Salt Lake City hosts a free July 4 celebration from 6-10 p.m. featuring live music, vendors, and a fireworks show at 10 p.m., with reserved viewing spots available. The Salt Lake Bees baseball team offers post-game fireworks after its July 3 and July 4 games at the Ballpark at America First Square in South Jordan, with first pitch at 6:30 p.m. Sandy’s Fourth of July festivities, described by the city as the largest in the county, include a firework sky concert around 10 p.m. at the Sandy Promenade. Additional displays are set for Magna Copper Park at 10 p.m. on July 4, Murray Park at 10 p.m. on July 4, and a drone show at Millcreek Common on July 3.
Davis County holiday festivities
Davis County events center on July 3 and 4. North Salt Lake’s Liberty Fest concludes July 3 at Eaglewood Golf Course with one of the state’s larger fireworks shows starting at 10 p.m., preceded by food trucks, entertainment, and a flyover. West Bountiful holds fireworks at 10 p.m. on July 3 at City Park following a carnival and concert. Centerville’s Freedom Festival features a grand fireworks display at 10 p.m. July 4 at Community Park after a full day of activities. Layton’s Liberty Days wrap up July 4 with fireworks at 10 p.m. at Layton Commons Park following a parade, concert, and family events.
Utah County major displays
Utah County highlights include America’s Freedom Festival at Provo’s LaVell Edwards Stadium, where the Stadium of Fire on July 4 features headliner Brad Paisley, Nitro Circus stunts, GENTRI, military tributes, and a massive pyro-drone-laser finale beginning around 10:30 p.m.; tickets range from $55-$330. Lehi’s Thanksgiving Point Freedom Celebration at Electric Park offers free admission, gates opening at 4 p.m. July 4, and fireworks at 10 p.m. Pleasant Grove hosts Red, White, and Boom festivities at Cook Family Park on July 4 with fireworks after dark.
Safety and compliance reminders
All listed events are professional productions exempt from the personal-use ban. Organizers emphasize arriving early, following local parking and safety rules, and monitoring city websites or fire department pages for any last-minute weather-related changes. Residents are encouraged to report illegal personal fireworks use to local non-emergency lines.
