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Lincoln's 200th Birthday Celebration
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An Evening of Honor for Abraham Lincoln
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February 12, 2009 |
7:00pm |
Provo City Library at Academy Square (Ballroom) |
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Essay Contest
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Theme: "American Values: Family, Freedom, God, and Country."
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March 17, 2009 |
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Through Utah Schools |
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Multimedia Contest
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Entries will be accepted for all 9th-12th graders
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April 29, 2009 |
8:00am |
UVU |
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Speech Contest
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Open to 9th-12th grade Utah students
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April 29, 2009 |
4:00pm Junior Division
7:00pm Senior Division |
351 W. Center St., Provo |
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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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May 5 & 6, 2009 |
7:30 p.m. |
BYU Marriott Center |
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Mayors' Prayer Breakfast
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Government, religious, and civic leaders will gather 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 14th, 2009 |
TBD |
Provo Marriott Hotel
Main ballroom |
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Baby Contest
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Children, ages newborn to 30 months, will be showing their stuff at the Freedom Festival Baby Contest.
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June 6, 2009 |
9:00am-4:00pm
12:15 pm & 3:00 pm Awards |
Utah Valley University |
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Flag Retirement Ceremony
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Come honor Flag Day by observing or participating in the annual Flag Retirement Ceremony.
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June 15, 2009 |
7:30 p.m. |
Macey's Food & Drug Store, 1230 N. and 500 W., Provo |
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Historic Provo Tours
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Visit the area's most important historic architecture on a self-guided tour.
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June 15 - July 4, 2009 |
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Throughout Provo City |
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LaVell Edwards Cup
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In conjunction with the Rotary Club of Provo, earn money for community charities
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June 15, 2009 |
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Riverside Country Club, 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 18, 2009 |
7:00 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 19 - July 30, 2009 |
7:30 pm--Reception
Mon-Fri 9-5--Exhibit |
Covey Center for the Atrs, 351 W Center St, Provo |
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Firecracker Softball Tournament
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Men's and women's teams are invited to this USSSA sanctioned event.
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Women June 20
Men June 26-27 |
Day / Eve |
Footprinter's Softball Complex
1150 S 1350 W, Provo |
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Children's Parade
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Nearly 2500 participants will take to the streets to demonstrate their pride in America and its heritage.
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June 27, 2009 |
10:30 a.m. |
800 East Center Street to 200 East Center Street, Provo |
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Patriotic Service
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Inspiring message of freedom and patriotism.
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June 28, 2009 |
7:00 p.m. |
Marroitt Center at BYU Campus |
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Golf Extravaganza
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Golfing for the whole family...
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June 29, 2009
July 1, 2009 |
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Cascade Golf Center
1313 East 800 North, Orem |
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Balloon Fest
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Come join the more than 25,000 spectators and experience 25 of these magical giants close-up
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July 2, 3 & 4, 2009 |
6:30 am |
Bulldog Field, 1100 North Freedom Boulevard, Provo |
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Freedom Awards Gala
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Hundreds of community leaders, dignitaries and Utah Valley patriots will gather to honor individuals who have espoused the cause of freedom.
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July 2, 2009 |
6:30pm |
BYU Wilkinson Center Ballroom |
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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 2, 3 & 4, 2009 |
Varies Daily |
Center Street off University Avenue, Provo UT |
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Colonial Days
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Celebrate Freedom of the Press and Colonial way of living.
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July 2, 3 & 4, 2009 |
10:00am Daily |
Crandall Historical Printing Museum, 275 E. Center, Provo |
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Milestones of Freedom at Ellis Island
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Experience what it is to become a true American. Learn about your heritage.
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July 2-4, 2009 |
Varies Daily |
SCERA Park Pavillion, 600 S. State St, Orem |
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Freedom 3v3 Soccer Tournament
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July 3-4, 2009 |
Varies |
BYU Harmon Conference Center Soccer Fields |
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Children's Art Show
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Juried art show and exhibit for children ages 5-14.
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July 3, 2009 |
6:00 -9:00pm Reception |
Utah County Health & Justice Building
151 S University Ave, Provo |
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Utah Symphony at Sundance
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Utah Symphony Patriotic Celebrration
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July 3, 2009 |
8:00pm |
Sundance Resort, Provo, UT |
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Freedom Run
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Start your Fourth of July celebration with a 10K, 5K or the Mayor's one-mile fun run.
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July 4, 2009 |
7:00 a.m. |
Kiwanis Park (820 N & 1100 E), Provo, UT |
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Grand Parade
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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, 2009 |
9:00 a.m. |
University Avenue, Provo, UT |
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Stadium of Fire
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The 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, 2009 |
8:00 p.m. |
BYU LaVell Edwards Stadium |
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Liberty Tour
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Come tour sites of freedom...
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Oct 13-19, 2009 |
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Virginia and Washington D.C. |
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