The Park City Museum is thrilled to announce the opening of our new exhibition in honor of the 2026 Semiquincentennial, on display in the Tozer Gallery from March 13, 2026 – April 4, 2027. Taking a unique approach to commemorating our nation’s 250th birthday, Park City Loves a Parade: Our Parades, Processions and Protests from Past to Present views this milestone event through a local lens, examining the commonalities and differences that make us both Parkites and participants in “The Great Experiment.”
Two and a half years in the making, Park City Loves a Parade will take visitors on an emotional journey through Park City’s history by exploring how Parkites have demonstrated our community’s various values and viewpoints with public outdoor gatherings of parades, processions and protests. Discover how our community has come together to celebrate our highest highs, support each other during our lowest lows and practice solidarity during trying times to stand up for what we believe in.
Park City Loves a Parade features multiple interactive components, slideshows, a film and several immersive elements that help bring our local history to life. The exhibit also showcases many photographs, objects and archival materials from the Park City Museum’s permanent collection that have never before been on display.
Please join us in the Tozer Gallery to reflect on Park City’s patriotic spirit, from our legendary Fourth of July origins to our modern-day civic engagement. Immerse yourself in the nostalgia of days gone by, and in the present power of community to envision a better future for all. Happy 250th Birthday, America!
Header photo:A large 48-star flag waved in the breeze during a Fourth of July parade on Park Avenue. Early parade routes varied; some went up Park Avenue and then down Main Street. Credit: PCHS&M, Thomas F. Hansen Collection.