Moroni hosts a full slate of activities this year during their annual 4th of July. Prepare now for the famous BBQ turkey dinner and the annual ping pong ball drop from an airplane overhead along the parade route.

July 3

On Tuesday, July 3, at 5:30, the famous BBQ Turkey Dinner and cool cars show will take place at the city hall park, 80 South 200 West.

July 4

The day starts at 6 a.m., with the Fun Run. For registration visit Moroni City Hall at 80 South 200 West, (next door to City Hall Park) or call (435) 436-8359 x 2.

From 7 to 9 a.m., the Fireman’s Breakfast will be served with the flag ceremony at 8 a.m., both at the city hall park.

At 9:45 a.m., the famous ping pong drop will take place along the parade route with hundreds of prizes. Then stay-tuned for the Mammoth Parade at 10 a.m. For parade info and entries, contact Jenifer Lamb (435) 469-1538 or email recorder@cut.net.

At 10:45 a.m., the annual carnival will be held at the Center Street Ball Park (across from the Activity Center), 200 North Center Street. The carnival will have fun games with prizes and features a 25-foot water slide. The famous turkey sandwiches will be available.

At 11:30 a.m., relay races will also take place at the Center Street Ball Park followed by the Basketball Shootout at 12 noon in the activity center, 231 North Center, at Noon.

At 7:30 p.m., the Pre-Fireworks Show featuring JD Fox will be held at the Center Street Ball Park. Enjoy great entertainment along with food for sale.

The finality of the day’s activities will be the spectacular Fireworks Show at 10 p.m., presented by Fire Chief Paul Anderson and his crew of the Moroni Fire Department.