Centerville Freedom Festival

The Centerville Freedom Festival is a premier multi-day celebration in Centerville, Utah, culminating in a patriotic extravaganza for America’s 250th anniversary in 2026. Held primarily at Community Park, the festival features a packed schedule of community-focused events including a Parade on Main, a 5K Freedom Run, and a vibrant Party in the Park. The festivities conclude with a grand fireworks display on the evening of Saturday, July 4th.

Festival Highlights

  • Kickoff Events: Begins with a Kid's Market on June 29th and a Children's Parade leading into Founders Family Fun Night on July 3rd.

  • Independence Day Staples: A full day of activities on July 4th, including an Art & Quilt Show and Fireworks.

  • Community Involvement: The city offers opportunities for Volunteer Signups and Vendor Registrations for local food trucks and businesses.

Monday, June 29th at Community Park (1350 N 400 W)

Children proudly represent their startup business. They set up their displays and open for business at Centerville's Community Park (1350 N 400 W)! This is a powerful opportunity for parents to help their kids learn budgeting, cost of goods, business skills, profit, & pricing. The cost to attend is free, so come on out & support these local kids. 

Friday, July 3rd at William R. Smith (Founders) Park (300 N 100 E)

  • Begins at 6:30 PM SHARP
  • Starts: LDS Church Parking Lot at 200 East and 100 South (the Church Well parking lot).
  • Route: Follows 200 East north to 100 North then west on 100 North to 100 East.  It will then go north on 100 East and ent at Smith Park.
  • Ends: William R. Smith (Founders) Park (300 N 100 E).
  • Map of Children's Parade Route

Dress up and decorate your bikes, wagons, stroller, or just come walk! Begins at 6:30 PM SHARP at 200 East 100 South (Church Well Parking Lot) and ends at Smith Park with popsicles and fun at Founders Family Fun Night in Smith Park.

Contact Person: Julie Hoth 801-725-8766 / juliehoth15@gmail.com

Friday, July 3rd at William R. Smith (Founders) Park (300 N 100 E)

  • 6:30 PM-11:30 PM
  • Children's Parade Ending Location
  • Local Vendors for Snacks and Treats
  • Presenting of the Colors by Local Scout Troop at 6:45 PM
  • Singing of the National Anthem by Utah Choral Collective at 6:45 PM
  • Concert by Andrea Sharp & Timeless Country from 7:00-8:30 PM
  • Screening of "A League of Their Own" to air at 9:15 PM

Contact Person: Haley Turner 801-677-6431 / haley.turner@centervilleutah.gov

Saturday, July 4th 2026 behind City Hall (250 N. Main Street)
  • Includes 5K and One-Mile distances for all ages and a free schoolyard race for children 8 years old and younger
  • 5K begins at 7 AM; One-Mile at 8 AM; schoolyard race 8:15 AM 
  • Entry fees increase June 1 and July 3
  • Prizes for first three finishers in each 5K age group and ribbons for all children under 12 years old in the One-Mile and Schoolyard races
  • Register online via:  https://www.raceentry.com/centerville-freedom-run/race-information
  • Packet Pick Up:  at Centerville City Hall on Friday, July 3rd from 7-10 AM and 3-8 PM. Please pick up your packet as early as possible as there will be an event next city hall that will make parking difficult to navigate.
  • RACE RESULTS
Contact Person: Steve Thacker 801-660-9718 / stevehthacker@gmail.com 

Saturday, July 4th on Centerville's Main Street

  • Flyover: 8:38 AM
  • Starts at 9:00 AM
  • Begins at the red stake center (1450 N Main St.), ends at Pages Lane.
  • Parade Route Map
  • Residents can start putting out chairs and blankets to secure their spots for the parade after 4:00 PM on July 3rd. 
  • Parade Program

Contact Person: RoJeanne Smith 801-589-7515 / rojosmith109@yahoo.com

Saturday, July 4th at the Red Church Across from the Park (1285 N 400 W)

  • 10 AM-4:00 PM

  • Across the street in the cultural hall at the church 1285 N 400 W.

We have some amazingly talented quilters & all around artists in our area, get out of the sun and check out what they've pieced together.

  • Do you have a quilt piece to display?  Contact Leslie Palmer (801) 725-3781 for all things quilt!
  • Do you have an art piece to display? Contact Tracie Tornavacca (385) 377-5710 for all things art!

 

Saturday, July 4th at Community Park (1350 N 400 W) 10 AM-10 PM

  • Live Entertainment | All Day
    • Local talent will perform throughout the day on the big stage on the East side of the park. Don't forget to bring a chair with you!  Seating is not provided, it's BYOC (Bring Your Own Chair).
    • 11:00 AM: Flag Raising Ceremony by Honor Guard w/ Deborah Bonner Unity Gospel Choir
    • 11:45 AM: Backstage Performing Arts
    • 12:30 PM: Roman Miller
    • 1:15 PM: Starstruck Ballroom
    • 2:00 PM: Bliss Sisters
    • 2:40 PM: Cassie Farnsworth
    • 3:10 PM: Bountiful Jazz Ensemble
    • 5:15 PM: Attagirl
    • 6:00 PM:  Retreat of Flag by local Scout Troop w/ Quartet
    • 6:30 PM: Pats Cajamas
    • 7:15 PM: Summer Breeze
    • 8:30 PM: Headlining Artist Ryan Shupe and the Rubber Band take stage.
    • 9:45 PM: Fireworks Blast!
    • Contact: Danny Inkley 801-859-7799
  • Food Trucks & Vendor Booths | All Day
    • Food Truck Contact: Julie Summerhays 801-309-9627 / juliesummerhays@gmail.com 
    • Vendor Booth Contact:  Sharrisa Kay 541-270-5842 / skay0411@gmail.com
  • Art & Quilt Show | 10 AM - 4 PM
    • Across the street in the cultural hall at the church 1285 N 400 W. (10:00 AM to 4:00 PM). We have some amazingly talented quilters in our area, get out of the sun and check out what they've pieced together.  Do you have a quilt or art piece to display? - Contact Leslie or Tracie.
    • Contact: Leslie Palmer 801-725-3781 for all thing Quilt
    • Contact Tracie Tornavacca 385-377-5710 for all things Art
  • America 250 Community Mural & Time Capsule | 10 AM - 4 PM
    • Participate in our Community Mural by leaving your permanent mark on our mural!
    • Color your own keepsake version of the mural.
    • Write a note to the future of Centerville to leave in our Time Capsule for the next 50 years.
    • Come to Centerville's Movie (and so much more) in the Park on July 31st at Smith Park for the Murals final unveiling and the sealing of the Time Capsule. 
  • Inflatables, Dunk Tank, Mini Train, Mini Golf, Batting Cage, and More Games | 10 AM - 4 PM
    • Contact: Holly Reynolds
  • The 250 Ping Pong Ball Drone Drop!
    • Heads up! The Centerville Police are taking to the skies and dropping 250 ping pong balls from their drone at two secret times throughout the day.  Catch a ball and race over to the information booth to claim your prize!  Keep your eyes peeled - two lucky balls are marked for the Grand Prizes!  Will you grab a winner?
    • Subscribe to our Centerville Events Texts and you will receive a text message on the 4th of July that will reveal the time of the drops. 
    • To subscribe send a text message with the word, EVENTS to 801-677-6435.

Spread your blankets at Community Park on July 4th Only.