Pioneer Day Events in Salt Lake City Pioneer Day, also known as Days of '47 or simply the 24th of July, marks the day in 1847 when Brigham Young and the Mormon pioneers entered the Salt Lake Valley. Mark your event calenders for some of Salt Lake City's best annual pioneer day events. The Sunrise Service, sponsored by the Sons of Utah Pioneers and held at the Tabernacle at Temple Square on July 24, 2013, at 7 a.m. The Days of '47 parade is Utah's biggest parade which will start at 9 a.m in Salt Lake city. Come to Liberty Park and enjoy Native American Celebrations including intertribal powwow, music, dancing, crafts, food and celebrity appearances. The Bees take on the Fresno Grizzlies July 22-25, at 7:05 p.m. Don't miss the fantastic match on pioneer day. It's pioneer day again and this is the time for people in Utah have a great holiday and do many great summer activities. Come to Utah and attend Salt lake city pioneer days festival and parade on this summer holiday. Pioneer Day , also known as Days of '47 or simply the 24th of July , marks the day in 1847 when Brigham Young and the Mormon pioneers ... Read more »