2010 Parade Calendar

2/3/2009
July 10 – All Horse Parade

10 a.m.
South Towne Center, Sandy
Free admission

Fun for people of all ages, this parade showcases the finest horses, carriages, drill teams and authentic costumes in the West. Watch out for the “Cold Water Gang” who tend to stir up trouble before, during and after the parade! This is one of the oldest Days of ’47 events and among the largest all-horse parades in the country. What does it take to choreograph a production involving so many animals? Ever wonder what is involved in raising and riding mounts of this caliber—cost, time, effort, equipment, travel?

Contact: Jerry King, 801.254.4432

July 17 – Youth Parade

Parade 10:00 a.m.
Parade route begins at 60 East 500 South, Salt Lake City
Free admission

Head downtown for this ideal family event, featuring one of the largest youth parades in the United States with nearly 5,000 children involved. Who are the volunteers who make this happen for the children who participate and what does it take to pull off a community event of this size?

Contact Youth Parade Co-Chairs Jim Williams, 801.694.9828, jwilliams@daysof47.com, and Jodene Smith, 801.580.2938, jsmith@daysof47.com

July 19 & 20 – Float Preview Party

11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
South Towne Expo Center, 9575 South State Street, Sandy
Free admission

Want a sneak peek at the floats for The Days of ‘47 KSL 5 Parade? Unlike some other famous parades across the country, most of these parade floats are not created by professionals, but by civic organizations, a variety of church groups and local businesses. Meet the creators and technicians to see how the massive extravaganza called The Days of ’47 KSL 5 Parade comes together. Enjoy bands, clowns, entertainment and much more. Be sure to vote for your favorite float, then watch for prize banners during the Parade on the 24th!

Contact: Tom and Cheri Colligan, 801.254.3207, callagain@peoplepc.com

July 24 – The Days of ’47 KSL 5 Parade

9:00 a.m.
Route starts at South Temple and State Street, travels east to 200 East, south to 900 South, then east to Liberty Park at 600 East, Salt Lake City
Free

Celebrate Utah’s pioneers at this fun-filled parade, which is one of the largest and oldest in the United States. Colorful floats, bands, horses, clowns and other entries thrill tens of thousands of spectators every year. What are the logistics involved? Who handles traffic and law enforcement? How are all the entrants lined up in the staging area? Where do they all go after the Parade? Who is the ultimate conductor wielding the baton?

Contact our Parade Co-Chairs Jim Williams, 801.295.1914, ewilliam01@msn.com and Jodene Smith, 801.254.4656, jodenesmith@q.com