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Spirit of Freedom Pageant to be Held in Manti, Utah

By Event Submission · July 17, 2026 · 1 min read
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A close-up of an American flag draped over a wooden fence with the Manti mountains in the blurred background during sunset, representing liberty and tradition in Sanpete County, Utah.
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The Spirit of Freedom Pageant will take place at the Sanpete County Fairgrounds in Manti, Utah. The event is themed America 250: Celebrating Religious Liberty and Freedom of Conscience.

Key takeaways

  • The Spirit of Freedom Pageant will be held at the Sanpete County Fairgrounds in Manti, Utah.
  • The event theme is America 250: Celebrating Religious Liberty and Freedom of Conscience.
  • Gates open at 6:00 p.m., with the pageant starting at 8:00 p.m. except on Saturday.
  • Wednesday, July 22, is scheduled as Family & Friends Night.

The Spirit of Freedom Pageant is scheduled to take place at the Sanpete County Fairgrounds in Manti, Utah. The event is described as a new American tradition under the stars, themed America 250: Celebrating Religious Liberty and Freedom of Conscience.

The pageant schedule includes Wednesday, July 22, which is designated as Family & Friends Night for recognizing individuals.

For the nightly schedule, gates are set to open at 6:00 p.m. The pageant begins at 8:00 p.m., though this start time does not apply to Saturday.

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