Salt Lake is a diverse and eclectic city with a vibrant portfolio of festivals celebrating everything from culture and the arts to heritage and history that offer visitors a way to mingle with locals and enjoy the simple pleasure of having a locally brewed beer in the sun. The main season runs Spring through Summer, and the variety and regularity of Utah’s festivals mark the passing of the warmer months like clockwork. We encourage visitors to plan their trips around these unique Utah events and join in the fun.
Here’s a sample of what’s in store for 2024. Celebrating Salt Lake’s diverse peoples and history The Living Traditions Festival — The Living Traditions Festival is the traditional kick-off to Salt Lake’s summer festival season and is filled with dance, food from around the world and a celebration of Utah’s diverse culture. Of special note is an international range of food served by local restaurants allowing you to taste cuisines from cultures around the globe in one place.
(May) Utah Pride Festival and Parade — The Utah Pride Festival and Parade is held in downtown Salt Lake in June celebrating Utah’s diversity and gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community. The event is a program of the Utah Pride Center and includes the state’s second-largest parade, after the Days of ’47 Parade. (June) Days of ’47 (Pioneer Day) — Utah’s official state holiday, Pioneer Day, on July 24, celebrates the arrival in the Salt Lake Valley by the m.
