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Eagle Mountain Hosts Family-Friendly 4th of July Celebration at Cory B. Wride Memorial Park

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Eagle Mountain City will host its Independence Day celebration on July 4, 2026, at Cory B. Wride Memorial Park, featuring a daytime farmers market, an evening market with live DJ, a Kids’ Patriotic Parade at 8:30 p.m., and a professional fireworks show at 10 p.m. The event emphasizes family-friendly activities and safety amid citywide personal fireworks restrictions.

Key takeaways

  • Events take place at Cory B. Wride Memorial Park on July 4, 2026.
  • The schedule includes a morning farmers market (9 a.m. to 1 p.m.), an evening farmers market with food and music (8 p.m. to 10 p.m.), a kids' parade at 8:30 p.m., and fireworks at 10 p.m.
  • Personal fireworks are prohibited citywide through July 5 due to wildfire conditions, with fines for violations reaching up to $1,000.
  • Attendees should bring blankets or chairs for first-come, first-served seating.
  • City offices and the library will be closed from July 3 to July 5.

Eagle Mountain residents and families can celebrate Independence Day on Saturday, July 4, 2026, with a full day of events centered at Cory B. Wride Memorial Park, 5806 Pony Express Parkway.

Farmers Market and Evening Festivities

The city’s official schedule includes the regular Eagle Mountain Farmers Market from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., followed by a special evening edition from 8 to 10 p.m. featuring local vendors, food options, and a live DJ.

Kids' Patriotic Parade Details

At 8:30 p.m., children are invited to participate in the Kids’ Patriotic Parade around the park. Organizers encourage kids to decorate bikes, scooters, wagons, or other non-motorized rides in red, white, and blue.

Professional Fireworks Display Information

The evening culminates with Eagle Mountain City’s professional fireworks display at 10 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs for open seating on a first-come, first-served basis.

Personal Fireworks Prohibition and Safety

City officials are promoting the event as a safe, family-oriented alternative to personal fireworks. In coordination with the Unified Fire Authority and following Governor Spencer J. Cox’s statewide order, Eagle Mountain has prohibited the discharge of personal fireworks citywide through July 5 due to historic wildfire conditions. The restriction will be enforced, with violations carrying fines up to $1,000.

Holiday Closures and More Info

City offices and the library will be closed July 3–5. For the most current details, residents can visit eaglemountain.gov or the city’s event pages.

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