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Riverdale Announces 2026 Old Glory Days July 4th Schedule

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Local municipalities across Utah are preparing for upcoming July 4th celebrations and managing scheduled civic meetings. While Riverdale prepares for its annual Old Glory Days, other towns like Bicknell, Elk Ridge, and Independence continue their regular seasonal council operations.

Key takeaways

  • Riverdale City's Old Glory Days celebration includes a July 4th parade with an updated route and a sunrise service featuring State Representative Mike Schultz.
  • The Riverdale parade will implement eastbound-only traffic restrictions on 3950 South during the morning of July 4.
  • Elk Ridge City Council recently met on June 9 as part of its regular bi-monthly Tuesday schedule.
  • Bicknell Town's council is scheduled for upcoming meetings throughout late June and July.

Riverdale City has announced its schedule for the 2026 Old Glory Days celebration, featuring a parade with an extended route and a July 4th lineup that includes a sunrise service and live entertainment.

Morning July 4th festivities

The July 4th festivities in Riverdale will begin with a cannon blast at 6 a.m., followed by a sunrise service featuring Utah House of Representatives Speaker Mike Schultz at 7 a.m. The day's programming also includes the Stars and Stripes 5K Run, a Lions Club Breakfast, and the Pedals and Paws parade at 9 a.m.

Parade route and traffic updates

The Old Glory Days parade will feature an extended route starting at the corner of 700 West and 3950 South, traveling south on 700 West before turning west on 4400 South. City officials noted that between 7:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. on July 4, traffic on 3950 South will be restricted to eastbound only.

Other Utah municipal schedules

Other Utah municipalities are maintaining regular legislative and community schedules. The Elk Ridge City Council held a meeting on June 9, following its standing schedule of the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month. In Bicknell, the Town Council continues its 2026 session schedule, which includes upcoming meetings on June 25 and July 2.

Regional community news updates

In Payson, recent community updates included a congratulatory notice to Mountain View Hospital for its inclusion on the 2026 Forbes Hospital List. Meanwhile, the Town of Independence continues to hold council meetings at the Wasatch County Library/Senior Center in Heber.

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CityElk Ridge, Payson, Bicknell, Riverdale
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