Pioneer Day - July 24
Utah holiday commemorating the Mormon pioneers entering the Salt Lake Valley on July 24, 1847. Celebrated by chuckwagon breakfasts, parades, picnics, and fireworks.
Well, look what day it is. Here I am in the midst of my first Pioneer Day, and quite an experience it is. This holiday is taken very serious indeed by the residents of Utah (well only the LDS). I've seen more fireworks and outdoor BBQ's in this past weekend than I saw the weekend of July 4th, which is saying very much.
So what I've learned from this experience is just how prevalent the LDS faith is in the culture and lifestyle of Utah. As there is hardly any difference in the separation of Church and State within the borders of Utah, the same goes for the LDS culture and state culture (i.e. holidays, festivals and the like). Mormons are so deeply rooted and all compassing that the state of Utah will probably always be seen as their sanctuary.
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