Leading the Days of ’47 Parade as its grand marshal, Elder David A. Bednar invites individuals to reflect on pioneers and look forward with optimism.

For the 2024 Days of '47 Parade, stakes in Utah built floats around the theme "Stout Pioneer Hearts — Lift Others!" See photos of many of the floats and others from the parade.

Valerie Walton tells the story of her pioneer ancestor, Ann Elizabeth Walmsley, who was known as "ever ready to bear her testimony to the truth of this work and that Joseph Smith was a prophet of God."

At Days of ’47 Sunrise Service, Elder Evan A. Schmutz offered five key principles that today’s Saints can learn from pioneers.

Learn about "Saints by Sea," a database that provides documentation and inspiring stories about the seafaring voyages of Latter-day Saint pioneers.

Local Church members shared their creations during the 2024 Float Preview Party held before the parade.

Young Women General President Emily Belle Freeman shared pioneer stories of sacrifice and strength at SUPer DUPer Day at This is the Place Heritage Park.

The Church History Museum's Pioneer Fair featured various fun and educational pioneer activities and games that helped people better appreciate the pioneers, their industry and sacrifices.

The Church History Museum is hosting a free Pioneer Fair featuring activities that celebrate the 1847 arrival of the early Saints in Utah.

Delia Rochon’s research led her to family she didn’t know she had. On Oct. 28, the cousins honored their shared ancestors with a new pioneer memorial.

Hundreds of community members enjoyed Latin American food, dancing and music at “Celebración de 100 Años.”

When Jane Anne Morgan Lewis and her husband, Enoch, moved from Wales to Bountiful, Utah, they had to change professions and learned news skills.

The British Pageant in Chorley, England, portrays the early history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the British Isles. Find out how to watch it in-person through Aug. 12 or the livestream on Aug. 11.

Mary Parry Rowberry joined the Church in England, her family moved to Nauvoo, Illinois, and then to the Salt Lake Valley. Her faith is evident in many of her experiences.

Ghassan Bikhazi was a Greek Orthodox Christian in Beirut, Lebanon, when he read the Book of Mormon for the first time. He joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1969.

Church News staff members and others share stories of pioneers in their families, some from the 1800s and some from the 1900s, in remembrance of Pioneer Day.

Nadia Gavarret writes about a modern-day pioneer, her mother, and the story of her conversion that started in a small city in Uruguay.

See photos of the British Pageant in historic Nauvoo that shares the stories of Church members from the British Isles.

A combination of actors and family cast members perform in the Nauvoo Pageant in historic Nauvoo, Illinois. The pageant is Thursday, Thursdays and Saturdays until Aug. 5.

See photos of Days of ‘47 parade floats created by members throughout Utah celebrating their pioneer ancestry.