Celebrating America 250
in Iron County, UT
Join us in celebrating the 250th birthday of the United States of America with a year of events and more.
Celebrate With Us & Learn More
July 24
- Pioneer Legacy Celebration - SUU Eccles Coliseum, Cedar City - 7 p.m. gates open | 8:45 p.m. pre-show | 9:30 p.m. The Pioneer Legacy Musical & Firework Spectacular
- Brian Head Days - 329 UT Hwy 143, Brian Head - 8 a.m. - Dusk | guided hike, Arbor Day celebration, vendor fair, fly fishing demo, paddleboard races, beer garden & live music, line dancing, sunset chairlift rides, & fireworks spectacular.
- Enoch: Pioneer Day Celebration - 451 E Midvalley Rd, Enoch - 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. | parade, games, music & fun for the whole family.
- Enoch City Pioneer Day Fireworks - 1600 E 5250 N, Enoch - Dusk (10 p.m.- ish)
July 25
- Brian Head Days - 329 UT Hwy 143, Brian Head - 8 a.m. - Dusk | 5K, vendor fair, flag raising, BBQ lunch, beer garden & live music, FMX Freestyle Motocross stunt show, ATV & SXS parade, drone light show finale.
October 17 - March 6
America 250 Challenge Pass
Celebrate America's 250th birthday by exploring the places, events, and experiences that make Iron County special. The America 250 Digital Passport is your free guide to 250 attractions, events, outdoor adventures, historic sites, and local experiences throughout Cedar City, Brian Head, Parowan, and the surrounding areas.
Check in at featured locations and activities from June 29 to December 31, 2026, to earn points, unlock prizes, and enter the special sweepstakes giveaway.
250 Ways to Explore. One Historic Celebration.
Iron County's America 250 Playlist
In celebration of America's 250, here are 250 songs – debated, sweated over, thoroughly deliberated, and thoughtfully selected by Southern Utah University (SUU) professors Ryan Paul and Joseph Howe.
Continue the America 250 Celebration at Home with Additional Reading, Movies, and More
Carefully curated by local historians and academics, these modules (one for each month of the America 250 celebration) will offer a deep dive into various periods of U.S. History.
Please note: All reading and viewing materials are optional and meant to enrich your personal learning experience. Some topics may be thought-provoking or sensitive, but all have been curated with care and respect. We invite you to engage with what interests you and explore at your own pace as we commemorate our nation's past.
Join the celebration throughout the state and in our neighboring communities!
Using the links provided below, you can find additional events throughout the state of Utah and in our neighboring communities.
