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👋 Good morning, Weber County!
Happy Pioneer Day! 🇺🇸
Whether you're heading to the parade this morning, planning to catch the rodeo tonight, or looking for something fun to do this weekend, we've rounded up the highlights to help you make the most of the next few days.
Let's get you ready for an incredible holiday weekend.
Today’s Briefing
Friday • July 24, 2026 • Issue #019
🎉 Weekend Guide
Pioneer Day celebrations continue tonight and all weekend long.
🤠 Tonight
The final Ogden Pioneer Days Rodeo and the summer's last drone show.
💇 Saturday
Hairspray opens at Peery's Egyptian Theatre.
☀️ Weather
High 97° • Hot and sunny.
📅 Weekend Events
The best things happening through Sunday.
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🎉 Your Pioneer Day & Weekend Guide
The parade is rolling this morning, but don't head home when it's over. Some of the biggest moments of Pioneer Day are still ahead, and the weekend is packed with great reasons to get back out and explore Weber County.
⭐ Editor's Pick
If you only make it to one event this weekend, make it tonight's Ogden Pioneer Days Rodeo Finale.
It's the final performance of the 92nd rodeo season, celebrates Pioneer Day itself, and wraps up with the last drone show of the summer. It's one of Weber County's signature traditions and a fantastic way to celebrate the holiday.
🌆 Tonight — Friday, July 24
🤠 Final Rodeo Performance & Drone Show
The 92nd Ogden Pioneer Days Rodeo closes tonight on the holiday that started it all back in 1934.
Cowboys and cowgirls from across the country will compete one last time before the summer's final drone show lights up the sky above Spencer Fox Eccles Pioneer Stadium.
🕡 Gates Open: 6:30 PM
📍 Spencer Fox Eccles Pioneer Stadium
Walk-up seating has been available throughout the week, but tonight's finale is expected to be the busiest performance.
🎶 Celebration of Bands
An evening of live music keeps Pioneer Day celebrations going after the parade.
🎆 Fireworks Reminder
Consumer fireworks remain prohibited in:
🚫 Harrisville
🚫 North Ogden
🚫 Pleasant View
🚫 Farr West
If you live elsewhere, be sure to check your city's restrictions before lighting fireworks.
Looking for a guaranteed legal light show? Tonight's drone show is tough to beat. 😉
🌞 Saturday, July 25
⛏️ Community Dig Day
Help build the future OVPSA Bike Track at Liberty Park in Ogden Valley.
Bring a shovel, rake, or just a willingness to help.
🌯 The first 25 volunteers receive a free Chick-fil-A Riverdale breakfast burrito.
🕖 Starts at 7:00 AM
🧒 Kids Curiosity Corner
Hands-on fun designed for younger explorers.
🕗 8:00 AM
🗿 Summer Lecture Series: Indiana Jones
Adventure, archaeology, and one famous fedora.
🕚 11:00 AM
💇 Hairspray Opens at Peery's Egyptian
Big hair.
Big laughs.
Big heart.
Ogden Musical Theatre opens its production of the Broadway favorite Hairspray Saturday night at the historic Peery's Egyptian Theatre.
📅 Runs through August 15
📞 801-689-8700
🎤 Tré Lamb at Wiseguys
The Salt Lake City comedian with nearly 100 million online views brings his stand-up show to Ogden for one night only.
🔗 Tickets
😌 Sunday, July 26
🎗️ Warrior Revival Weber County Military Launch
🕙 10:00 AM
✍️ Sunday Writing Meetup
Wrap up the weekend with local writers and good conversation.
🕒 3:00 PM
❤️ One Good Thing This Weekend
One of my favorite things about Pioneer Day weekend isn't any single event—it's seeing the community come together.
Whether you're cheering at the parade, volunteering at Dig Day, laughing through Hairspray, or simply spending time with family, there are plenty of opportunities to make memories close to home.
That's what makes Weber County such a great place to live.
Have a Wonderful Pioneer Day Weekend! 🇺🇸
Thanks for spending part of your morning with Lomond View Local.
We'll be back Monday morning with everything you need to know to start the new week.
Until then, have fun, stay safe, and enjoy everything our community has to offer.