America's Freedom Festival at Provo is a private, non-profit, non-political foundation whose mission is to celebrate, teach, honor, and strengthen the traditional American values of God, family, freedom, and country.

The Festival produces more than 25 educational programs and community events each year. The Festival's signature event—The Stadium of Fire— takes place before an audience of 50,000 in the Brigham Young University's LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Utah. America's Freedom Festival at Provo is recognized as one of America's biggest and best patriotic celebrations, drawing in hundreds of thousands of spectators every year from all 50 states and other nations.

Schedule of Events

June 29, 2023

6:30 pm - Freedom Awards Gala at Utah Valley Convention Center, Provo

The 2023 Freedom Award recipients will join an impressive list of previous honorees who have each made unique contributions to the defense and sharing of the traditional American values of God, family, freedom, and country. Our recipients this year range in age from 95 to 102. They represent those caught in the unbelievable devastation that rained down in Pearl Harbor, those who overcame the odds in Iwo Jima and the Battle of the Bulge, and those in Graves Registration who shouldered the sacred responsibility to bury those who would not be returning home. As Brokaw said, “They answered the call to save the world from the two most powerful and ruthless military machines ever assembled…They succeeded on every front.

Cost: $60

July 1, 2023

8:00 pm - Stadium of Fire at Lavell Edwards Stadium, Provo

Journey fans never stopped believin' the legendary rock group would be back in Provo! The band returns to Stadium of Fire at LaVell Edwards Stadium on July 1st to headline the USA's premier independence celebration AND to commemorate 50 years of chart-topping music! The nation's BIGGEST stadium fireworks spectacle will follow Journey's performance and an evening of patriotic celebrations—including a thrilling flyover by F-35 jets from Utah's Hill Air Force Base.

Cost: $40-$270

July 2, 2023

7:00 pm - Patriotic Service at Marriott Center, Provo

For our annual Patriotic Service. This year's guest speaker is President Steven J. Lund, Young Men General President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Music for the service will be provided by One Voice Children's Choir. Additionally, we will hear from Bronson Bishop, our 2023 Speech Contest winner. This event is free to the public, with no tickets required. General seating will be first come, first served.

Cost: Free

July 3 - 4, 2023

Freedom Days at Center Street, Provo

Freedom Days is a 2 day, fun-filled event in downtown Provo. Visit our food vendors for snow cones, a Texas Twister, corn on the cob, a Turkey Leg and many other international treats. Shop the vendors for handmade crafts, jewelry, quilts and many more unique items. Enjoy live entertainment with a wide selection of musical genres.

Time:
July 3 – 10am-11pm
July 4 – 11am-7pm

Cost: Free

July 4, 2023

7:00 am - Freedom Run at Kiwanis Park, Provo

We hope that part of your Independence Day celebration includes our Freedom Run 10K, 5K or the Mayor's one mile Fun Run sponsored by Intermountain Healthcare! The annual run has become an integral part of America's Freedom Festival as thousands of participants at all levels and abilities join this invigorating event. These past several years have been really fun! The race has improved each year. We encourage you to get decked out in patriotic garb for the run. We have seen a lot of great costumes and would love to see more. “Uncle Sam” running on stilts is a crowd favorite. Give us some Red, White and Blue!

All races start at 7:00 am
5K start located at corner of 800 N & 150 E (Brick Oven Pizza)
10K start located on Birch Ave, at north end of Kiwanis Park
1M start located inside Kiwanis Park
All Races – Start at 7am and finish at entrance to Kiwanis Par

July 1 - 4, 2023

6:00 am - 8:00 am: Balloon Fest at Fox field, Provo

Gather with more than 25,000 spectators to experience approximately 25 of these magical giants close-up as part of the ever popular Balloon Fest. Balloons fly each morning on July 1, 3 and 4 from 6:00am to 8am, closed on Sunday. Families and children may walk around the balloons as they inflate. Make sure and arrive at 6:00am to see the balloons inflate! Pilots participate in the Hare and the Hound competition where "hound" balloons drop bean bags onto a target laid out by the "hare." Pilots obtain additional points through jousting as they attempt to pop large balloons with sharp sticks 200 to 300 feet above the ground. Top pilots from around the nation come to compete in this unique and difficult event. Also see the Balloon Glow Monday night from 9:30pm to 10:30pm at Fox Field! The majority of the Balloon Fest committee have been working together since the inception of this event 38 years ago.

Cost: Free

July 4, 2023

9:00 am - Grand Parade at University Avenue and Center Street, Provo

Join us on July 4 at 9am for the Grand Parade – the largest of its kind in the Western United States – celebrating God, freedom, family and Country with marching bands, professionally crafted floats, giant helium balloons, fun filled equestrian entries and local and national performers. We will honor the military and first responders with their entries in the parade. Entries will be given the unique challenge to promote patriotism and traditional family values to around 300,000 spectators, through music, displays, dance, and other creative and meaningful expression. The entertainment parade will begin at 9am and it and the Grand Parade will follow the traditional route beginning at 1000 N. University Ave. and proceeding South to 200 S. and then turning East to 200 E. From there it turns North to Center St. and then turns East and ends at 900 E.

Cost: Free

July 1 - 4, 2023

9:00 am - 5:00 pm: Colonial Fest at SCERA Park, 600 S State St Orem, Orem

The Colonial Heritage Festival offers something for every member of the family. Visit the village apothecary shop, blacksmith, cooper, broom maker, gunsmith, spoon maker, potter, various fiber artisans, chandler, baker, Isaiah Thomas Print Shop, frontier life, school & much, much more. Q&A as well as audience participation programs are sure to educate and entertain . Children and families will be able to learn and play colonial games as well as hone their skills in the daily chores of the period. Military enthusiasts can visit the gun displays, experience the cannon firing on the green and watch military demonstrations from the Continental & His Majesty's Forces. Join the Culper Spy Ring & help get messages to the key players in the battle, but be careful, or you could end up in the pillory. Take the opportunity to meet with both Patriot and Loyalist community members and ask those questions that you have been dying to know.

Cost: Free

July 1 - 4, 2023

9:00 am - 5:00 pm: Military History Days at SCERA Park, 600 S State St Orem, Orem

Military History Days is a three-day event unlike any other. Throughout the event, visitors will beable to walk through authentic and unique displays of World War Two-era tents and workspaces, including hands-on experiences with artifacts from WWII; instead of observing them from afar. As opposed to a regular historical display, our displays provide interactive activities that make history accessible. Visitors will be able to learn about Aviation, Women in Service, Arms and Ammunition, and much more!

July 3 - 4, 2023

10:00 am - 6:00 pm: Fine Art Show at 51 S University Ave, Provo

Meet nationally acclaimed artists, see live demonstrations, and purchase original and printed works at the Freedom Days Fine Art Show, held at the Historic Utah County Courthouse. Original artwork and/or large reproductions will be displayed by approximately 22 artists who received an invitation to participate in this years show. The Rotunda level of the Historic Utah County Courthouse is a treasure to see--polished marble floors, pillars, and the spectacular stained glass ceiling offer a fitting backdrop to the art that will be on display. July 3, 10am-6pm and July 4, 11am-6pm. Each artist will have several reproductions and prints available to the originals and large pieces still on display.

Cost: Free

July 1 - 4, 2023

10:00 am - 8:00 pm: Cries of Freedom and the American Heritage Museum at SCERA Center for the Arts, 745 S. State St, Orem

We are proudly a part of THE FREEDOM FESTIVAL EVENTS AT SCERA. You will find a whole array of 4th of July events at SCERA Park and SCERA Center for the Arts: the Colonial Heritage Festival, Freedom Vehicles Military Outpost, Cries of Freedom, the American Heritage Museum, food trucks, pavilions, plenty of grass, and hands-on historical experiences guided by experts in their craft. Make Orem a big part of your 4th of July CELEBRATION!

Cost: Free

Date: June 29-July 4, 2023

Locations: Various Towns in Utah.

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