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Days bustle with Centennial events

Utah Statehood Centennial events included the following:

Utah Statehood Centennial Ball; Fillmore, Utah; Jan. 2.- Utah Statehood Train excursions; three train tours from different parts of the state, converging on Salt Lake City; Jan. 3.

Multidenominational Statehood Thanksgiving Services held by 14 centennial congregations; Jan. 3.

Statehood Day Flag presentation, State Capitol, Jan. 4.

Utah Centennial Commemorative Postage Stamp dedication, Utah State Fairpark, Jan. 4.

Re-enactment of Utah Statehood telegraph announcement, Salt Lake City Main Street, Jan. 4.

Re-enactment of 1896 Statehood Parade, Salt Lake City Main Street, Jan. 4.

Re-enactment of Utah Centennial Inaugural Ceremony, Salt Lake Tabernacle, Jan. 4.

Musical performances and festivities at Union Pacific Depot, Jan. 4.

Utah Centennial Gala featuring the Tabernacle Choir and many other performing artists originating in or based in Utah; Delta Center; Jan. 4.

Fireworks, State Capitol, Jan. 4.

In addition, commemorative activities were held or will be held throughout the state this year.

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