PARK CITY, Utah – In every corner of the state, Utahns flocked to parades and festivals Thursday to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday.

From Provo to Park City, thousands of parade-goers were out and about, enjoying the festivities well into the day.

Participants at the event said that such events are primarily about the community and the country.

“There are so many divisions in the world and this helps bring them together,” one said.

The Wasatch Back celebrated with the Park City Parade, which featured everything from bagpipers to Park City's local radio station, youth soccer clubs and community groups.

“It is really important to me to celebrate the Fourth of July because I think of all those who gave us our freedom,” said one event-goer.

The festival in Heber City featured free hot dogs, concerts, other food vendors and booths from local vendors.

“I just believe that if you bring something to the community, they will come. And we've actually doubled in size from last year,” said the Red White and Blue Festival organizer from the Gordon Law Group. “So we're celebrating the freedom of our country, and there aren't many people who can say they have that.”

Even locals who live along the parade route in Park City said they love the tradition.

“I have the perfect location for this event,” said one local resident.

Park City was one of several locations overflown by fighter jets from Hill Air Force Base.

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