Mapleton’s 2017 Pioneer Day Celebration is July 22

Mapleton will hold its 2017 Pioneer Day celebration on Saturday, July 22.

Morning events

Morning events will be held at the Mapleton City Park (corner of Maple and Main), as follows:

6:30am-7:30am             Wake Up Call

7:00am-7:30am             Flag Ceremony at Mapleton City Park

7:00am-8:30am             5k Race and Fun Run – Start and finish at Mapleton City Offices

7:00am-10:00am           Breakfast at Mapleton City Park

9:00am-10:00am           Parade begins at Mapleton Jr. High School

10:00am-2:00pm           Activities, games, entertainment, and lunch (hot dogs, hamburgers, pulled pork sandwiches)

10:00am-2:00pm           First annual Mapleton Hands to Hearts project – Community Humanitarian effort

10:00am-2:00pm           Pioneer activities sponsored by the Daughters of Utah Pioneers (pioneer games, pioneer skills & activities); tours of the Levi Kendall cabin and Mapleton Heritage Museum

10:00am-1:00pm           Register for Ping Pong Ball Drop (must register to participate – Parents/Guardians must be present to sign waiver)

Evening activities

Evening activities will be held at Ira Allen Park (1600 S 800 W), as follows:

4:00pm-6:00pm            Register for Ping Pong Ball Drop (Closes at 6:00pm – NO EXCEPTIONS). Parents/Guardians must be present to sign waiver.

5:00pm-6:30pm            Dinner at Ira Allen Park

6:30pm-7:30pm            Helicopter Ping Pong Ball Drop (Children 6-14)

6:30pm-6:45pm            Ages 12-14

6:45pm-7:00pm            Ages 9-11

7:00pm-7:15pm            Ages 6-8

7:15pm-7:30pm –        Prizes Awarded

7:30pm-8:00pm          Skydivers

8:00pm                         Opening Ceremony

8:15pm-10:00pm        Concert by Party Crashers

10:00pm (approx.)      Fireworks in the park (bring ear protection for small children). This year’s show will rival any show in the valley.