Journey of Hope: A Pioneer's Legacy
Pioneers - 2019

Pioneer Childrens Memorial Now Open to the Public Click Here To Visit the New Website

Days of '47 Events

Days of '47 Parade and Marathon Route Road Closures

Journey of Hope: A Pioneer's Legacy

We have exciting things planned for the 2019 version of The Days of ’47 celebration, from the Royalty Pageant and Parade, to the Rodeo and all the other colorful events. Our 2019 celebration will be full of thrills and spills. Schedule your summer plans to take advantage of our many activities — most of which are free to the public. Grab your hat, pull on those boots and c’mon down!

Days of ’47 Rodeo

For more information on the Days of '47 rodeo click here.

Days of ’47 Parade

The Days of ’47 Parade will be held on Wednesday, July 24th, 2019, in downtown Salt Lake City beginning at 9:00 am. For a new adventure, bring the kids, the sleeping bags and the hot dogs downtown on the evening of the 23rd. You can camp out on Salt Lake City streets along the route that evening. This is the biggest sleepover your family and friends will ever experience! Remember to bring enough water to keep everyone hydrated.

Click here for more about The Days of ’47 Parade.

Background Information About Our Annual Celebration

On July 24, 1847, Brigham Young and a determined company of Mormon pioneers realized their dreams upon entering the Great Salt Lake Valley, thus becoming the vanguard of one of the greatest treks in American history. Pulling handcarts or driving wagons with oxen or horses, thousands of pioneers carried a firm commitment to America’s belief in freedom of religion as they slowly trudged across the plains to a vast desert landscape that became known as the Utah Territory. Coming together from many nations, they sought to create a new life. This trek of the early Utah pioneers exemplifies the courage, foresight and faith that continue to inspire modern-day pioneers.

By remembering those remarkable 1847 pioneers and all those who followed, The Days of ’47 seeks to make their accomplishments and hardships live today through a variety of activities and celebrations each year. We believe the example of past and present pioneers’ courage creates a vision for our combined future that everyone can follow as our new journey of hope!

The Days of ’47, Inc. is a private, nonprofit, all-volunteer, charitable corporation to honor Utah’s early and modern pioneers and to keep their pioneering spirit alive.

Contact Information

The Days of ’47, Inc.
P.O. Box 112287
Salt Lake City, UT 84147-2287
801-254-4656 (administration)
daysof47@gmail.com (email)

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