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Fireworks and fire hazards

Cooper Hatsis, Reporter July 4, 2023

With Independence Day firework celebrations around the corner, it is important to be safe and cautious with fireworks this season, especially as Utah’s weather starts to get warmer. One way to prevent...

Members of the Weber State University Ballet Folklorico group take part in one of the community events celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at Weber State on Sept. 30. Photo credit: Weber State University

Celebrating the dead once more

Caitlyn Nichols November 10, 2021

Celebrations in Ogden for Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, finished with a final, lively night at The Monarch on Nov. 5, including dances from the Weber State University Ballet Folklórico. The...

Many photos of loved ones who have passed are set up on decorated tables, along with flowers and other colorful decorations, to remember those who have passed and to bring them back to the living world on the Day of the Dead. (Kennedy Robins/ The Signpost) Photo credit: Kennedy Robins

A celebration of life

Lexie Andrew November 3, 2021

Día de los Muertos is a Hispanic celebration of loved ones, both living and passed on, and is celebrated on Nov. 1 and 2. The Ogden community hosted a Día de los Muertos celebration on Oct. 29...

Pie and Beer Day is one of the many local events taking place in honor of Utahs Pioneer Day celebrations. Photo credit: Ogden Bicycle Collective

Pioneer Day? More like Pie and Beer Day

Noah Lutman July 19, 2021

The Utah tradition of Pioneer Day is in full swing for 2021. With festivities being held across the Salt Lake Valley, many people are gearing up for a busy weekend. One lesser known tradition is Pie and...

President Mortensen giving words of praise at WSUs 2020 Graduation, which consisted of both in person and virtual speakers. (Nikki Dorber / The Signpost)

The class that persevered: Spring 2020 graduation ceremony

Adam Rubin August 31, 2020

WSU's 115th commencement ceremony saw more than 5,700 spring and summer graduates finally celebrate their graduation on Aug. 29. The sun has now set on WSU’s graduating class of 2020 — “The...

Adam Smith carving an oversized pumpkin at the Harvest Moon Celebration. (Kalie Pead/ The Signpost)

Ogden embraces the Harvest Moon Festival – goodbye summer

Ally Nelson September 27, 2019

With Halloween approaching and summer coming to a close, the Ogden Downtown Alliance welcomed local artists and organizations to celebrate its annual Harvest Moon Festival on Historic 25th Street. The...

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Ogden community celebrates Thai Buddhist temple opening

Briana Whatcott October 1, 2017

The Thai Wat Chaimongkolvararam temple, located on 402 Wall Ave., invited the community to attend it's Oct. 1 open house and participate in various activities from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. to get acquainted with...

Hot Rock'n 4th is a rockin' good time

July 4, 2015

Northern Utah’s largest 4th of July celebration kicked off the weekend with a car wreck. And that’s not necessarily a bad thing. There are plenty of other activities during the two-day July Fourth...

Harvest Moon Celebration on Historic 25th Street

September 20, 2014

Sept. 2oth marks the 13th annual Harvest Moon Celebration. This end-of-summer bash takes place on Historic 25th Street. This year there are a few changes to the usual festivities. Among the activities...

WSU celebrates donors during 125th anniversary

January 9, 2014

More than 500 donors, friends and supporters of Weber State University attended the Eccles Conference Center on Jan. 7 to eat, laugh and celebrate WSU's 125th anniversary. With the party theme of steampunk,...

WSU invites students, community to celebrate 125 years

January 4, 2014

Weber State University is inviting everyone to join in on Jan. 7 for a celebration from sunup to sundown. On Tuesday, WSU will celebrate its 125th birthday. "Tuesday is going to be a huge party and celebration,"...

South Ogden Days celebrates city, community

June 24, 2013

South Ogden City held its annual South Ogden Days Festival throughout the past week, honoring the town, spotlighting local community members and organizations, and just giving its residents an opportunity...

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