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People of all ages and abilities enjoying a skate park

Photos: Wheelchair Palooza

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Attendees of this year's Wheelchair Palooza enjoyed pizza and good company at Lone Peak Skate Park.
A person's hands shelling dry cocoa beans in a bowl

Photos: Festival Gastronómico Mexicano

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A celebration of Mexican cuisine and culture took place Friday, Aug. 2, in downtown Salt Lake City.
Lowriders parked in front of campus building lit up by large SLCC letter sign

Photos: Lowriders, community members ‘Hop into College’ at SLCC West Valley Center

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People of all ages attended the “Hop into College” event Aug. 1 at the West Valley Center.
An optical illusion display of lights and mirrors

Illusions manifest at a new interactive museum in The Gateway

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The Museum of Illusions in Salt Lake City recently opened to the public, and The Globe walked through the new exhibit before its debut at The Gateway.
Photo of Casey playing a guitar with a description of his story being displayed on a wall

Stories through photographs, and the humanity therein

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Located inside the downtown Salt Lake City Public Library, Amplify Utah’s “In Their Words” exhibit is a storytelling project rooted in the belief that every person in our community has a story worth hearing and sharing.
Large crowd gathering inside a coffee shop

Our voices matter: Writing our way to change

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Hundreds of Utahns called for accountability from Utah Sen. Mike Lee during a letter writing party at Publik Coffee Roasters on June 25.
Classic cars parked in front of SLCC West Valley Center

‘Hop into College’ community event combines cars, SLCC resources

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The annual "Hop into College" event will return Aug. 1 from 6-9 p.m. at the West Valley Center.
Red Bull Soapbox contestants in car 47, which resembles a canoe

Photos: 2025 Red Bull Soapbox Race in Salt Lake City

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Spectators and racers gathered to watch and participate in the Red Bull Soapbox Race on Saturday, June 14.
Mural depicting two male lions surrounded by rainbow flags

Pride in full bloom: Artists explore identity and belonging at Red Butte Garden

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The community gathered for a celebration of connection and growth at the 2nd annual Blooming with Pride at Red Butte Garden & Arboretum on June 13.
Crowd raising hands to cheer for band on stage

Staff roundup: summer concerts

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Concert season has arrived. With both indie acts and big names touring this summer, Globe staffers share who they are excited to see live.
Parade participants hold “Radical Love '25” event banner to start parade

35th Utah Pride Parade defies obstacles to entertain thousands

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Thousands gathered in Salt Lake City on June 8 for the 35th annual Utah Pride Parade. View photos from the celebration.
Three young actors sitting on bicycles in a field of sagebrush

Salt Lake’s summer is hopping

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Enjoy the Utah Art Festival, free films at Liberty Park, and Open Streets downtown this summer in Salt Lake City.