L-R: Erin Hanson, Reina Hanson and Amanda Parry prepare to run the Uncle Sam 4K located at Town Square Park, St. George, Utah, July 4, 2017 | Photo by Hollie Reina, St. George News
SOUTHERN UTAH — Hey Southern Utah! It’s time to show us your red, white and blue! That’s right. It’s Independence Day and we want to know how you are celebrating.
From races and parades to hot dog eating contests and fireworks, Southern Utah really knows how to celebrate freedom. So, with many thanks to our veterans, active duty military and all our civil servants who have given and continue to give so much to our country, we want to see how you are enjoying the freedoms we have.
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St. George Independence Day Celebration hot dog eating contest held at Town Square Park, St. George, Utah, July 4, 2017 | Photo by Matt Tamplin, St. George News
St. George Independence Day Celebration hot dog eating contest held at Town Square Park, St. George, Utah, July 4, 2017 | Photo by Matt Tamplin, St. George News
St. George Independence Day Celebration hot dog eating contest held at Town Square Park, St. George, Utah, July 4, 2017 | Photo by Matt Tamplin, St. George News
Members of the Hitia O Te Ra Polynesian Dance Group of St. George, Utah, July 4, 2017 | Photo courtesy of Hinano Tekurio Tanielu, St. George News
Members of the Hitia O Te Ra Polynesian Dance Group of St. George, Utah, July 4, 2017 | Photo courtesy of Hinano Tekurio Tanielu, St. George News
Diamond Rio performing at the Fourth of July Celebration concert at Legend Solar Stadium on the campus of Dixie State University, St. George, Utah, July 4, 2017 | Photo by Hollie Reina, St. George News
Fourth of July Celebration concert at Legend Solar Stadium on the campus of Dixie State University, St. George, Utah, July 4, 2017 | Photo by Hollie Reina, St. George News
Fourth of July Celebration concert at Legend Solar Stadium on the campus of Dixie State University, St. George, Utah, July 4, 2017 | Photo by Hollie Reina, St. George News
Fourth of July Celebration fireworks, St. George, Utah, July 4, 2017 | Photo by Hollie Reina, St. George News
Fourth of July Celebration fireworks, St. George, Utah, July 4, 2017 | Photo by Hollie Reina, St. George News
L-R: Erin Hanson, Reina, Hanson and Amanda Parry prepare to run the Uncle Sam 4K located at Town Square Park, St. George, Utah, July 4, 2017 | Photo by Hollie Reina, St. George News
The Philpot family gathers for a group photo before racing the Uncle Sam 4K, St. George, Utah, July 4, 2017 | Photo by Hollie Reina, St. George News
L-R: Hollie Reina and Conor Reina get ready to race the Uncle Sam 4K at Town Square Park, St. George, Utah, July 4, 2017 | Photo by Hollie Reina, St. George News
Uncle Sam 4K, St. George, Utah, July 4, 2017 | Photo by Hollie Reina, St. George News
The Leisure Eeee's sing the national anthem at the start of the Uncle Sam 4K, St. George, Utah, July 4, 2017 | Photo by Hollie Reina, St. George News
Uncle Sam 4K, St. George, Utah, July 4, 2017 | Photo by Hollie Reina, St. George News
Uncle Sam 4K, St. George, Utah, July 4, 2017 | Photo by Hollie Reina, St. George News
L-R: Havana Reina, Conor Reina and Hunter Reina get ready for the Independence Day Parade held on Tabernacle Street, St. George, Utah, July 4, 2017 | Photo by Hollie Reina, St. George News
Marine Corps Dixie Detachment No. 1270 carries the colors for the Independence Day Parade, St. George, Utah, July 4, 2017 | Photo by Hollie Reina, St. George News
Marine Corps Dixie Detachment No. 1270 carries the colors for the Independence Day Parade, St. George, Utah, July 4, 2017 | Photo by Hollie Reina, St. George News
The Patriot Guard Riders participate in the Independence Day Parade, St. George, Utah, July 4, 2017 | Photo by Hollie Reina, St. George News
St. George Mayor Jon Pike and members of the City Council participate in the Independence Day Parade, St. George, Utah, July 4, 2017 | Photo by Hollie Reina, St. George News
St. George Mayor Jon Pike and members of the City Council participate in the Independence Day Parade, St. George, Utah, July 4, 2017 | Photo by Hollie Reina, St. George News
Veteran Bob Thurman participates in the Independence Day Parade, St. George, Utah, July 4, 2017 | Photo by Hollie Reina, St. George News
Independence Day Parade, St. George, Utah, July 4, 2017 | Photo by Hollie Reina, St. George News
Independence Day Parade, St. George, Utah, July 4, 2017 | Photo by Hollie Reina, St. George News
Independence Day Parade, St. George, Utah, July 4, 2017 | Photo by Hollie Reina, St. George News
Independence Day Parade, St. George, Utah, July 4, 2017 | Photo by Hollie Reina, St. George News
Independence Day Parade, St. George, Utah, July 4, 2017 | Photo by Hollie Reina, St. George News
Independence Day Parade, St. George, Utah, July 4, 2017 | Photo by Hollie Reina, St. George News
Independence Day Parade, St. George, Utah, July 4, 2017 | Photo by Hollie Reina, St. George News
Independence Day Parade, St. George, Utah, July 4, 2017 | Photo by Hollie Reina, St. George News
Independence Day Parade, St. George, Utah, July 4, 2017 | Photo by Hollie Reina, St. George News
Independence Day Parade, St. George, Utah, July 4, 2017 | Photo by Hollie Reina, St. George News
Independence Day Parade, St. George, Utah, July 4, 2017 | Photo by Hollie Reina, St. George News
Utah Dixie Detachment 1270 Marine Corps League members Rick Massey, Gary Boothroyd, Jim Haney and Billion Johnston form the Color Guard to lead the St. George Fourth of July Parade. St. George, Utah, July 4, 2017 | Photo courtesy of Bill Fortune, St. George News
Marines Clyde Johnston and Gordon Farr of Utah Dixie Detachment 1270 Marine Corps League carry the Detachment Banner as
Color Sargent Larry Mineer sets the pace for those marching. St. George, Utah, July 4, 2017 | Photo courtesy of Bill Fortune, St. George News
As the Color Guard leads out, Marines of Utah Dixie Detachment 1270 stand in the trailer pulled by the 1943 Ford Jeep restored by Tuffy Ruth of Mesquite, Nevada. St. George, Utah, July 4, 2017 | Photo courtesy of Bill Fortune, St. George News
Some of the littlest members of the crowd viewing the St. George, Utah fourth of July Parade and salute the passing Marine veterans of Utah Dixie Detachment 1270 Marine Corps League. St. George, Utah, July 4, 2017 | Photo courtesy of Bill Fortune, St. George News
Independence Day Parade, St. George, Utah, July 4, 2017 | Photo by Hollie Reina, St. George News
Independence Day Parade, St. George, Utah, July 4, 2017 | Photo by Hollie Reina, St. George News