July 2, 2025 - ALL the 4th of July activities in Provo, Orem, and beyond

What’s Up Provo! And Orem! Here’s the plan: We’ll include all the festivities and fun happening now through Saturday in today’s edition.

And by Friday we’ll have all the 4th of July events happening in nearby counties, plus any updates to the 4th of July schedule (if any), AND a sneak peak into next week. Whew 😅… Let’s go!

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🏈 The QB Situation
With Retzlaff leaving BYU, here are the three top candidates to take his place:
Treyson Bourguet - the most experienced with two seasons at Western Michigan and 1,300+ yards arleady.
McCae Hillstead - A transfer from Utah State with slightly less experience, but more athleticism then Treyson
Bear Bachmeier - the freshman with the least experience but generally considered as the one with the most “upside”. (Click the blue header for more info— the blue headers are always links)

🌉 Provo Bridge Rebuild
Provo’s 1960s-era bridge over the Provo River Trail is finally getting an upgrade. It’s located on 820 North and 850 West, (if it helps, it’s one of them that has a narrow bike lane that goes under the bridge).

Anyway, it’s been on the state’s naughty list for bridges for some time, but now UDOT is planning on refocusing $2.9 million toward the rebuild.

📽 CozyFilmz looking for a new home
CozyFilmz offered drive-in movies and activities in the Provo Towne Centre mall’s south parking lot, and it was a big success right away — but their lease was suddenly terminated recently. (From what we understand, the mall already made promises to Cinemark that they wouldn’t rent to competing companies.) They are now looking for a place to relocate to. Learn more about CozyFilms

🏆 Timpview’s Jane Hedengren named Gatorade National Girls Track and Field Athlete of the Year

Here’s all the festivities and happenings from now until the end of Friday (July 4th). In Friday’s we will try to fit in any updates to this schedule plus Saturday’s events, and any 4th of July activities happening in nearby counties.

🎶 Midway Music on the Square
We assumed these were ending in June, but fortunately we were mistaken (also, the website seems to have been updated). Tonight features Chris Bender and the Fastback Acoustic Trio.
Midway Town Square | July 2 | 6pm-8pm

🚴‍♂️ Police Picnic & Bike Rodeo
Let your kids (ages 4 and up) tackle the obstacle course. There’s also hot dogs, snacks, and our local heroes in blue.
Cherryhill Park | July 2 | 5pm-7pm

🌳 UAF Summer Park Day
Designed for families in the special needs community. “Bring your blankets/chairs, park toys, and join us for a morning with members [of UAF] at the park”
Pioneer Park | July 2 | 10:30am to noon

🎉 Zumba Party
It’s free and all are welcome.
The Orchard at University Place | July 2 | 8pm-9pm

🥕 Orem's Farmers Market & Feed Fest
Orem City Center Park | July 2 | 5pm-9pm

🎈 Balloon Fest
(Happening Friday and Saturday as well)
Fox Field in Provo (between the hospital and old Provo High) | July 3 | 6am-8am

🗽 Colonial Fest
Talk to John Adams, watch a hog theft trial, or blacksmith demonstrations. Enjoy some colonial baking, cannon firing, historical games… They’ve had the Culper Spy Ring in past, so maybe they’ll have that again....
This one is also happening Friday and Saturday - but tomorrow is the only chance to participate in the colonial dance for adults and “children old enough to follow instruction.”
Here’s a helpful and interactive schedule to show you exactly what’s happening and at what times: Colonial Fest Daily Schedule
SCERA Park | July 3 | 9am-5pm

🎡 Freedom Days
Carnival, vendors, live music and performances.
(Happening Friday and Saturday as well)
Center Street, Provo | July 3 | Vendors: 4pm-10pm, Carnival: 4pm-11pm

🎭 Freedom Festival @ the Scera
A lot happening at the Scera over the next few days. All of these events will be recurring Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.

Cries of Freedom - “Through song and dance, our musical tells the story of freedom-seeking people from the late 1400’s, with Joan of Arc, the cries of the Dutch in the 1500’s, the Scrooby separatists and pilgrims of the 1600’s and the colonists in the 1700’s.”
Scera Theatre | 1pm, 4pm, 7pm

I Declare Independence - Participants in this activity will get to become delegates to the 2nd Continental Congress and will be asked to do a few tasks and in the end they get to sign and keep their own Declaration of Independence!

American Heritage Museum - If you haven’t seen Brent Ashworth’s collection of historical artifacts before, here’s your chance. It’s one thing to hear and read about it, it’s another to see the actual documents and objects in person.
Room 101 | 10am-6pm

🇺🇸 Hike the Flag
In preparation for the Dawn's Early Light Flag Ceremony in Pleasant Grove, they are looking for volunteers to help carry the 12,000 square foot American flag that has become a staple in Pleasant Grove every July, up the mountain tomorrow evening. Click the header link (all the blue headers are links) for more info and we’ll give more details for the Dawn's Early Light Flag Ceremony below.
Grove Creek Trail, Pleasant Grove | July 3 | 5:15pm-7:30pm

🎈 Balloon Fest
Fox Field in Provo (between the hospital and old Provo High) | July 4 | 6am-8am

🏃‍♂️ Freedom Run
No in-person registration on day of race! Prices vary depending on the race (about $20 to $50)
Corner of 800 N & 150 E | July 4 | 7am-8am

🎉 Grand Parade
University Avenue and Center Street, Provo | July 4 | 9am

🎨 Fine Art Show
Cool down inside the Historic County Courthouse while admiring incredible artwork. Free admission.
(Happening tomorrow as well)
Historic County Courthouse | July 4 | 10am-6pm

🗽 Colonial Fest
SCERA Park | July 4 | 9am-5pm

🎡 Freedom Days
(Earlier start time then on Thursday)
Center Street, Provo | July 4 | Vendors: 10am-10pm, Carnival: 10am-11pm

🎭 Cries of Freedom
Scera Theatre | 1pm, 4pm, 7pm

✍ I Declare Independence
Scera | All day

🏛 American Heritage Museum
Room 101 | 10am-6pm

🥧 Red White and Blue Festival in Heber
Hot air balloons, Art exhibit in Midway, free hotdog lunch, pie eating contest, concerts at 3:30 and 7pm, and fireworks at 10pm.
Heber | All day

🎆 Stadium of Fire featuring Rascal Flatts
And of course, the Grand Finale.
LaVell Edwards Stadium | July 4 | 8pm

🎈 Balloon Fest
Fox Field in Provo (between the hospital and old Provo High) | July 5 | 6am-8am

🎨 Fine Art Show
Historic County Courthouse | July 5 | 10am-6pm

🗽 Colonial Fest
SCERA Park | July 5 | 9am-5pm

🎡 Freedom Days
Center Street, Provo | July 5 | Vendors: 10am-10pm, Carnival: 10am-11pm

🎭 Cries of Freedom
Scera Theatre | 1pm, 4pm, 7pm

✍ I Declare Independence
Scera | All day

🏛 American Heritage Museum
Room 101 | 10am-6pm

🏍 Red, White & BBQ
Free lunch and drinks! Also music, games, and giveaways.
Harley Davidson in Lindon | 11am-4pm

🎸 Rock Concert Under the Flag
“A FREE concert under the world's largest American Flag to ever fly!” (There might be larger flags out there, but apparently this is the largest to fly!) Hartley Road will be performing.
Grove Creek Trail, Pleasant Grove | 8:30pm-11pm

The History: Since 1993, The Sharing Place has been providing support for grieving families and are excited to now serve Utah county families at their Pleasant Grove location.

It all began when tenacious mom Chris Chytraus — fresh from losing her children’s father — teamed up with their therapist, Nancy Reiser, to build a safe spot where kids could express their grief, and not feel alone.

How it works: Individuals and families that visit The Sharing Place are paired up with a support group which meets 2x a month for 90-minutes each time.

The kids meet together in brief joint sessions and are also be able to use the Art Room, the Volcano Room, the Soft Room, and other areas designed to help kids explore their emotions. There are teen support groups, as well as parent support groups meeting simultaneously as well.

(If you're wondering what it costs, participating families can make a confidential monthly pledge to the organization, but there is no charge for participating.)

How you can help: If you would like to volunteer, the next training is on August 23rd. (Contact Tracy at [email protected] for more information.)

You can also help by donating, hosting a workplace drive, or just by spreading the word.

“Everyone is so nice and it helped to know I wasn’t alone with my big feelings. It helped to know I could say things and not be made fun of.”
— A.J. age 12

📍 487 E 1000 S, Pleasant Grove

If you or anyone you know have any interest in joining a group — or you just have some questions — please contact Tracy at 📞 385-301-4156.

🔦 We love to spotlight local businesses, and we do it for free! If you’re interested then please email us at [email protected]

@ The Velour
The Velour is closed for a little while, in the meantime listen to the winner of this year’s Summer Battle of the Bands: The Last Wild Buffalo

@ The Belvedere
AMERICANA Festival
Friday - Heber Matute, Corey Stefon, Batchlor, Obeeyay, Poolhouse, Landon Boyce

Please forward this to someone you’d like to see locked in the pillory at the Colonial Fest (for a picture). 😉

-Nicole, Josh, & Carlie