The City This is St. George The whole city is invited to a birthday party.
The 161st “birthday” Celebrations are scheduled SaturdayThe mayor, city council members, and other city officials will be distributing free root beer floats to all residents who visit the city. Social Hall Between noon and 2 p.m.
It’s a tradition that has grown in recent years as a way to celebrate the city’s founding — St. George Officially chartered on Jan. 17, 1862 — and now includes a broader “heritage celebration” This includes free bus transportation and free admission to attractions such as the City Hall. Sand Hollow Aquatic Center The St. George Art Museum.
“I invite the whole community to gather and celebrate our city’s history and heritage,” Mayor Michele Randall said. “The festivities that are going on throughout the day are perfect for people of any age, and it could be a great opportunity to visit the rec center or art museum for the first time.”
Former Mayor Dan McArtMayor hur was mayor for twenty years, 1992-2012. He started the tradition while he was mayor, stating that it was fun to give out root beer floats. He The soda and ice cream were purchased and the loudspeaker systems in local grocery stores were used to invite the shoppers to the celebration.
“It’s something my wife and I started. We thought, why don’t we celebrate it,” He said.
Events These are included in the celebration of 2023:
- Free Root beer floats available at the Social Hall, 212 N. Main St.
- Free Admission to the Sand Hollow Aquatic Center, 1144 N. 2400 West.
- Free Admission to the St. George Recreation Center, 285 S. 400 East.
- Free Admission to the St. George Art Museum, 47 E. 200 North.
- Free SunTran buses provide rides every day.
- Free Rides on the train Thunder Junction park, 1851 S. Dixie Drive.
- Free Rides on the St. George Carousel, 100 W. Tabernacle St.
The First settlers of The Church This is Jesus Christ This is Latter-Day Saints Enter the Salt Lake Valley In mid-1847. In 1861, Brigham Young A group of 309 people was sent south to grow cotton, grapes, or cultivate silk. St. George It was established at the end of 1861, and it was chartered as a municipality the following year.
