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West Fest parade brings school groups, businesses and safety demonstrations to West Valley City
Summary
West Fest’s parade featured dozens of community floats, school and performance groups, local nonprofits and business booths; hosts urged attendees to visit Centennial Park for a carnival and a fireworks show at 10 p.m.
Emcees opened the broadcast for West Fest’s parade in West Valley City and invited attendees to visit booths, ride carnival attractions and return to Centennial Park for festivities and a fireworks show scheduled for 10 p.m.
“This is West Fest 2025,” one announcer said, encouraging residents to “enjoy all the festivities” and noting the city’s history of growth since incorporation. Shirley Berg, who identified herself on-air as representing the Harmon Senior Recreation Center, highlighted senior activities including bingo and day programs for people 60 and older.
The parade showcased a wide cross-section of community organizations: youth city council members carrying the West Fest banner; the Utah National Guard presenting colors; school groups including Academy Park Elementary; Hunter High School’s drill team; the Mariachi ensemble; the NAACP’s Salt Lake branch; the Westside Soccer Club; and a variety of local businesses and vendors.
Field reporter Roxanne conducted brief on-route interviews with participants and families, and introduced a segment with Bobby Lawrence Karate, which the broadcast said brought about 40 participants and offered a short demonstration.
Public-safety agencies were prominent: West Valley City Police motors performed a public demonstration and the Fire Department drove a tower (ladder) truck, ambulance and brush truck. “We’ll be here all night and doing some safety for the fireworks starting at 10,” an announcer said, later reminding viewers to stay hydrated and heed safety guidance from public-safety staff.
Vendors and community partners promoted services and recruitment: Pyro Crate Fireworks and Pyro Creek Fireworks were mentioned as vendors and booth presences; Raziya Soccer Club advertised for players and volunteer coaches; Holy Cross Hospital West Valley and U of U Health appeared in parade acknowledgments as health-sector partners.
The broadcast was predominantly celebratory, alternating stage announcements with short interviews and vendor spots. Hosts closed the live coverage by thanking participants and encouraging residents to head to Centennial Park for afternoon and evening activities, noting again that fireworks were scheduled to begin at 10 p.m.
