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Taylorsville Dayzz – 3 Days of Fun!

Jun 15, 2016 10:44AM ● By Bryan Scott

THURSDAY, JUNE 23RD 

The family fun begins with Carnival Bonus Night at 4 PM with a Family Night Special of 10 tickets for $10, all rides 1 ticket! Also, the petting zoo and pony and camel rides open. 

At 7 PM GENTRI and the Utah Symphony perform a concert of Broadway, Patriotic and fun music including the 1812 Overture with 16 real cannons that perform with the music. The performance is free to the public; no tickets required. We recommend arriving early and bringing along your blankets and camp chairs to the lawn in front of the main stage at Valley Regional Park (enter from 2700 West and approx.. 5000 South). Food booths will be open during the concert. Enjoy the acres of free parking. 

At 8 pm Taylorsville City celebrates turning 20 years old. We will light 20 birthday candles (Taylorsville Dayzz style) and cut the cake. Come sing happy birthday to Taylorsville City and have a piece of cake. 

9:30 pm MOVIE IN THE PARK showing “Cinderella” (2015 live action version) on the lawn near the main stage at Valley Regional Park. Starting at 8:00 pm, come have your picture taken with Cinderella & Prince Charming! (free) 

FRIDAY, JUNE 24TH 

The Carnival Rides and Petting Zoo open at 6 PM and continue to 11:30 PM. There will be Pony and Camel Rides, along with a Mechanical Bull Ride. 

6 pm GUNS and HOSES (UPD vs. UFA) Softball Game at the Valley Regional Baseball Diamond and will offer some fierce competition that only happens once a year! 

At 6:30 PM, the Taylorsville Orchestra, will perform fun, familiar music . 

At 8 PM the Surf City All Stars – (America’s #1 Beach Boy Tribute Band) will spark excitement and at 10 PM the FIREWORKS show begins! 

The concert is free to the public; no tickets required. We recommend arriving early and bringing along your blankets and camp chairs to the lawn in front of the main stage at Valley Regional Park (enter from 2700 West and approx. 5000 South). Food and craft booths will be open during the concert. 

SATURDAY, JUNE 25TH 

The Bennion Lions Club Breakfast will go from 7 AM – 11 AM in the Taylorsville Harmons Parking Lot located at 5454 South Redwood Road. The cost of the breakfast – Adults $4 and Children $3. 

7 am the Taylorsville Dayzz 5K Run/Walk will start and the Kids Race will start at 7:45 AM both taking place at Valley Regional Park. Registration is available on-line at www.taylorsvilleut.gov 

9 AM the PARADE begins at 1900 West and 5400 South to 2700 West and then continue north on 2700 West. 

11 AM Carnival rides, petting zoo and pony & camel rides. Also, there is all day entertainment on two stages. 

11 AM-3PM Les Schwab Auto Show. Over 100 entries of unique and exciting autos. 

11 AM free entertainment on two stages and the food and craft booths open and continue all day. 

7:45 PM Special Guest – Governor Gary R. Herbert 

At 8 PM Abbacadabra, an Abba Tribute will perform on the main stage. The performance is free to the public; no tickets required. We recommend arriving early and bringing along your blankets and camp chairs to the lawn in front of the main stage at Valley Regional Park (enter from 2700 West and approx. 5000 South). Vendor booths will be open during the concert for food and crafts. 

10 PM FIREWORKS EXTRAVAGANZA, 30 minutes of non-stop fireworks with City Officials, ChamberWest, Youth Ambassadors, Aimee Winder Newton - Salt Lake County Councilwoman, Economic Development Committee Members and Community Members participated in a Ribbon Cutting to welcome Penny Ann's Cafe to Taylorsville and celebrate their Grand Opening! They are located at 1856 West 5400 South and are open 7 Days a Week from 7:00 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. Breakfast is served all day with lunch starting at 11:00 a.m. Their menu is available here: http://pennyannscafe.com/ 

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