Articles of category "Pioneer Day (24 July in Utah, United States)"

Every society has its day of remembrance and in Utah the Church Of Latter-Day Saints, otherwise known as the Mormons, has their Pioneer Day to mark the day they entered the state of Utah. They treat it much like their own version of Independence Day with fireworks and other celebrations. However they also treat the day as a solemn day of prayer and personal reflection.

This holiday is also sometimes called Day of Deliverance. Pioneer Day in July is a day to celebrate the first group of pioneers that came into the Salt Lake Valley back in July 24, 1874. Of course, some of the surrounding states and regions also choose to celebrate this holiday as well. This is a fun time that is celebrated with fireworks, parades, and rodeos, it really is something that you do not want to miss.

Pioneer Day, an official state holiday in Utah, is celebrated on July 24th and commemorates the day in 1847 when Brigham Young and the first members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints entered the Salt Lake Valley. This unique American religious group was founded in the 1830s by Joseph Smith and is known by the colloquial appellation "Mormons."

Pioneer day is an exciting new holiday that encourages Americans to remember the contributions of the hardworking and brave people who made our country what it is today. Life in the pioneer days was very difficult, but some of the greatest heroes in our nation's history emerged during this troubled time. Pioneer Day celebrates the courage and strength of these people.