Updated: April 03, 2026
Escape to Park City for an unforgettable Independence Day weekend. This guide highlights a festive 5K run, the Sustainable Stars and Stripes parade, and live music at City Park. Plus, learn about Forum Fest at Canyons Village, featuring four days of concerts, drones, and fireworks for the ultimate holiday getaway.
If you are like most, you do not want to waste your summer stuck inside back home not having any fun. Instead, book yourself a vacation getaway to somewhere beautiful like Park City. Our Utah home has all the exciting outdoor activities you could want for a thrilling stay.
The summer season is also home to the Fourth of July holiday that conveniently lands on a Saturday this year giving you the perfect opportunity for an extended weekend in the area. Take a look at how your Park City July 4th is best spent when it is here:
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Park City’s Fourth of July Celebration
Most cities and towns across the country will stop what they are doing on the Fourth of July and feature a festive holiday to enjoy. Park City joins the crowd and provides the city with the annual Fourth of July Celebration that takes over Downtown Park City. This is an all-day event that will have visitors and locals celebrating our nation’s founding together. The fun begins on July 4th with the annual 5K Fun Run that is the perfect opportunity to get a few miles in under your feet.
This activity kicks off at 7:00 a.m. and is in support of Park City Ski & Snowboard. This fun run first began back in the 1980s to support young athletes in the area. Registration is required in advance and is not available the day of the race. Registration begins at $30 for children 11 and under and $50 for children 12 and older along with adults. All registered runners will receive race numbers along with race t-shirts to commemorate the event with. The July 4th Fun Run is capped at 1,000 participants so make sure to register early in case the event does sell out!
The fun does not stop there after the 5K Fun Run has come to a stop. Make sure to prepare for a whole day of festivities that will continue at 11:00 a.m. with the annual Fourth of July Parade that will march through Downtown Park City. The 2026 parade honors a massive milestone: the 250th anniversary of American Independence, with floats and displays celebrating two and a half centuries of history.
This festive parade will feature marching bands, decorative vehicles, and patriotic floats that will all march down Historic Main Street. Each year during the parade there has been a flyover event showcasing an aerial demonstration. You will have plenty to look up at in the sky and along the street for the parade!
Once the parade has come to an end the fun will move on over to City Park and Skate Park for a continuous celebration. The parks will feature a variety of live entertainment including live music starting at 12:30 p.m. There will be various children’s games on hand for the little ones to enjoy including bounce houses. Local food vendors and food trucks will be on hand dishing out delicious food, so everyone has a tasty lunch. A rugby game is always hosted for a little friendly competition in between all the festive activities!
Forum Fest 2026
What started as an afternoon Fourth of July celebration has turned into a multiday event over at Canyons Village. You can find many of our vacation rentals within Canyon Village making it an ideal spot to stay at during your holiday weekend.
Forum Fest 2026 returns as a three-day celebration from July 2nd to July 4th. The event kicks off Thursday with headliner concerts, followed by nightly drone shows and family activities. July 2nd kicks off the festivities with two stages of live music, a corn hole tournament, and an ice cream social.
The evening comes to a close with a spectacular drone show starting at 10:00 p.m. over Canyons Village. Additional children’s activities such as face painting and henna will be on hand for the kids.
A similar schedule can be found for Park City’s Saturday celebration; however, the city now prioritizes fire safety with an expanded drone show at Park City Mountain starting at 10:00 p.m. July 3rd and 4th offer these high-tech displays, replacing traditional fireworks to protect our beautiful mountain landscape.
Park City Has All the Summer Fun
The time is perfect for you to start preparing for your summer stay here in Park City. Our vacation rentals can be found all over the city featuring the finest properties around. The Fourth of July kicks up the fun to a whole new level so start preparing for your upcoming holiday stay.
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