The 3 Best Parades Around Sanpete County

In Sanpete County, parades are more than pageantry — they’re pure community spirit on display. Crowds line Main Streets with lawn chairs, kids scramble for candy, and tractors, floats, and fire trucks roll by in a blur of color and pride. Each summer celebration feels like a reunion, a tradition that bridges generations. The Best of Sanpete County contest recognized the parades that define hometown joy — the kind that make everyone wave a little harder and smile a little wider.

Mt. Pleasant Hub City Days 4th of July

Mt. Pleasant’s Hub City Days Parade captures everything people love about small-town Independence Day celebrations — from the rumble of classic cars to the cheer of local bands marching down Main Street. The floats are handmade, the spirit is contagious, and the fireworks that follow are the perfect punctuation to a day steeped in hometown pride. Families gather early to claim a patch of sidewalk, eager to celebrate both the nation’s birthday and the enduring unity of their community. It’s festive, familiar, and unmistakably Mt. Pleasant.

Fairview Pioneer Days Celebration

Fairview’s Pioneer Days Parade blends heritage and humor with a distinctly Utah flair. Horse-drawn wagons share the route with school bands, scout troops, and homemade floats that showcase the creativity of this mountain town. For residents, it’s more than an annual event — it’s a celebration of their ancestors’ grit and the enduring values that built the valley. When the parade ends, the day’s festivities continue with rodeos, games, and fireworks, keeping Fairview’s Pioneer spirit alive and kicking.

Gunnison City 4th of July

When Gunnison celebrates the 4th of July, it does so with energy that can rival towns ten times its size. The city’s parade kicks off a full day of community fun — bright floats, sirens from the local fire trucks, and flags waving from every corner. You’ll see veterans honored, children riding bikes decked in red, white, and blue, and neighbors cheering for one another as they pass by. The event perfectly captures the unity and pride that define Gunnison, turning a small-town celebration into a countywide highlight.

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