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Essay Contest
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2008 Theme: "American Values: Family, Freedom, God, and Country."
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March 4,2008 |
5:00 PM |
Through Utah Schools |
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Hope of America
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More than 5,000 Utah County students gather in Brigham Young University's Marriott Center to share with an audience of 20,000 what they've learned about becoming the "Hope of America."
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April 29, 2008 |
7:15 p.m. |
BYU Marriott Center |
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Multimedia Contest
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Winning Entries will be shown and announced at the April 5 Speech Contest, 7pm, Provo City Bldg, 351 W Center, Provo, UT.
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April 4 deadline May 1 event |
7:00 |
Provo City Bldg., 351 W. Center |
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Speech Contest
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Winner of Senior Division will speak July 1st at the Patriotic Sevice
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May 1, 2008 |
7:00PM |
Provo City Bldg., 351 W. Center |
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Mayors' Prayer Breakfast
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Government, religious, and civic leaders will gather May 22nd for the Mayor's Prayer Breakfast with the purpose of praying for America's leaders and listening to words of inspiration.
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May 22 |
11:30 a.m. |
Provo Marriott Hotel main ballroom (Invitation Only) |
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Memorial 1/2 Marathon and 5K
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Half Marathon, 5K, and Kids 1 Mile Fun Run
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May 24, 2008 |
8:00 am |
Homestead Resort, Midway, UT 84049 |
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Historic Provo Tour
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Visit the area's most important historic architecture on a self-guided tour.
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June 12 to July 4, 2008 |
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Throughout Provo City |
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Flag Retirement Ceremony
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More than a thousand people will converge at the parking lot of Macey's Food & Drug Store on the corner of 1230 N. and 500 W. to honor Flag Day by observing or participating in the annual Flag Retirement Ceremony.
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June 14, 2008 |
7:00 p.m. |
Macey's Food & Drug Store, 1230 N. and 500 W., Provo |
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Carillon Concert
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Each year, the Carillon Concert awakens emotions of patriotism and liberty through original and traditional compositions that appeal to children and parents alike.
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June 19, 2008 |
7 p.m. |
BYU Carillon Tower |
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Fine Art Exhibit
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The Fine Art Exhibit is free to the public and open daily (9 a.m. - 5 p.m.) to encourage the community to enjoy the distinctive talent of artists from our state.
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June 20 June 20-July 29, 2008 |
7:30 pm--Reception Mon-Fri 9-5--Exhibit |
Covey Center for the Atrs, 351 W Center St, Provo |
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Softball Tournament
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In the spirit of our number one pastime, America's Freedom Festival will present the 2007 Firecracker Softball Tournament. Men's and women's teams are invited to this USSSA sanctioned event.
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Women June 20-21 Men June 27-28 |
Day / Eve |
Footprinter's Softball Complex |
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Baby Contest
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You'll never believe the sight you'll see on June 21st at the Utah Valley State College! More than a thousand darling children, ages newborn to 30 months, will be showing their stuff at the 2008 Freedom Festival Baby Contest.
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June 21, 2008 |
9:00am-2:00pm 3:00pm awards |
UVSC |
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Children's Parade
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Nearly 5,000 participants will take to the streets to demonstrate their pride in America and its heritage.
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June 28, 2008 |
10:30 a.m. |
800 East Center Street to 200 East Center Street, |
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Children's Art Exhibit
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Juried art show and exhibit for children ages 5-14. Exhibit - June 30 to August 22, 2008.
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June 28 July 7 June 30-August 22 |
10-12 AM, Entries 6-9 PM, Awards Exhibit |
Utah County Health & Justice Building 151 S University Ave, Provo |
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Patriotic Service
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Inspiring message of freedom and patriotism.
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June 29, 2008 |
7:00 p.m. |
Marroitt Center at BYU Campus |
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Junior Golf Classic
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In the spirit of freedom and sportsmanship, boys and girls will have the opportunity to compete in a variety of flights in this popular community event.
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June 30, 2008 |
All Day |
Cascade Golf Center |
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Family Golf & BBQ
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A fun afternoon & evening of miniature golf for the entire family with an attending barbeque
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June 30, 2008 |
5:00pm - 9:00pm |
Cascade Golf Center |
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UVUphoria Grand Celebration
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UVUphoria Grand Celebration
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June 30 |
All day |
UVU Baseball Stadium |
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Freedom Awards Gala
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On the eve of the nations' birthday, hundreds of community leaders, dignitaries and Utah Valley patriots will gather to honor individuals who have espoused the cause of freedom throughout the world.
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July 2, 2008 |
6:30 p.m. |
BYU Wilkinson Center Ballroom |
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Colonial Days
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Celebrate Freedom of the Press at the Crandall Historical Printing Museum.
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July 2-5, 2008 |
10:00am Daily |
Crandall Historical Printing Museum, 275 East Center |
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Freedom 3v3 Soccer Tournament
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July 2-4, 2008 |
Schedule and Field Assignments TBD |
Harmon Conference Center Soccer Fields at BYU, Pro |
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Nite-Lite Golf and Dinner
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The fun of scrambles golf combined with both day and night play, topped off with a delicious steak dinner. How good can it get?
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July 2 |
Afternoon / Eve |
Cascade Golf Center |
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Balloon Fest
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More than 25,000 spectators will have the opportunity to experience 25 of these magical giants close-up as part of the ever popular 2008 Balloon Fest.
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July 3, 4 & 5, 2008 |
6:30 am |
Fox Field, 1100 North Freedom Boulevard, Provo |
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Freedom Days
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This festival showcases some of the region's finest hand-crafted and commercial artwork, fun hands-on activities, local entertainment, and great food!
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July 3, 4 & 5, 2008 |
Varies Daily |
Center Street off University Avenue, Provo UT |
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Ellis Island in the Park
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Experience what it is to become a true American. Learn about your heritage.
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July 3-5 2008 |
Varies Daily |
SCERA Park Pavillion, 600 S State St, Orem |
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Freedom Run
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Run for America! And for your own personal achievement! Start your Fourth of July celebration with a 10K, 5K or the Mayor's one-mile fun run.
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July 4, 2008 |
10K - 7:00 am 5K - 7:00 am 1M - 7:00 am
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Kiwanis Park (820 N & 1100 E), Provo, UT. |
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Grand Parade
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This year's parade - the largest of its kind in the state of Utah - will highlight freedom through bands, professionally crafted floats, giant helium balloons and local and national performers.
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July 4, 2008 |
9:00 a.m. |
University Avenue, Provo, UT |
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Stadium of Fire
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Always a sellout, Stadium of Fire features today's top entertainers and one of America's biggest fireworks & patriotic shows. All proceeds profit Freedom Festival programs.
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July 4, 2008 |
8:00 p.m. |
BYU Lavell Edwards Stadium |
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Volunteer Appreciation Bkfst
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July 19 |
8:30 am - 9:30 am |
Rock Canyon Park |
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Fall Foilage Liberty Tour
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A six-day tour of the heart of New England and major historical sites.
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Oct 16-21, 2008 |
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Massachusetts, Vermont, and More! |
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