There are so many opportunities to celebrate #America250 with family and friends while supporting local communities. Cities throughout Salt Lake County are hosting parades, breakfasts, carnivals, concerts, drone shows, and other festivities. Here are just a few events happening this week: West Jordan Western Stampede | July 2–4 westernstampede.com/events-s… Millcreek Independence Eve: Big Air Show | July 3, 6–10 p.m. millcreekcommon.org/ Salt Lake City's America 250 Drone Show | July 3, 8–10:30 p.m. slc.gov/events/2026/04/02/in… Sandy City 4th of July Celebration | July 4, 6:45 a.m.–10:35 p.m. sandy.utah.gov/fourth-of-jul… Magna 4th of July Celebration | July 4, 7 a.m.–10 p.m. magna.utah.gov/194/Magna-4th… Murray City Fun Days | July 4, 7 a.m.–10 p.m. murray.utah.gov/2115/Murray-… Brighton Fourth of July Celebration | July 4, 8–11 a.m. thebrightoninstitute.org/fou… Holladay 4th of July Event | July 4, 8 a.m.–10 p.m. holladayut.gov/community/eve… South Salt Lake Freedom Fest Parade and Celebration | July 4, 9:30 a.m.–1 p.m. sslc.gov/488/Freedom-Fest-Pa… 4th of July Celebration at The Gateway | July 4, 6–10 p.m. eventbrite.com/e/4th-of-july…

Today, we celebrated Abravanel Hall being placed on the National Register of Historic Places. We’re delighted to honor nearly 50 years of this iconic cultural anchor—an enduring part of our historic downtown and a vibrant reflection of our community’s deepening love for the arts. We’re proud to be the steward of Abravanel Hall and we’re deeply grateful for our long-standing partnership with the Utah Symphony. We look forward to many more decades of partnership and to creating even more unforgettable experiences for the musicians, performers, staff, volunteers, and guests of Abravanel Hall.

My statement in response to today’s County Council special meeting to discuss childcare.