Happy Pioneer Day Utah July 24, 2014

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I’m Jeffrey Johnson

On July 24th 2014 we celebrate

Pioneer Day, Utah United States

Celebrating the day when Brigham Young entered the Salt Lake Valley in 1847, this is a day celebrated by not only those of the Mormon faith but all those who live in the area to commemorate the pioneers who lead the way to the west and settled in the area. Celebrated in similar fashion as Independance Day for the United States, there are parades, fireworks, rodeos and other festivities. It is the second most heavily trafficked day in the area, with the 4th of July just a head of it.

Happy Pioneer Day!

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