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Veterans Day 2026 in St. George and Southern Utah: Washington City Parade, Utah Tech and SUU Ceremonies, Free Zion Entry
SGWOM Editorial TeamOct 26, 2026
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October 2026
- Veterans Day 2026 in St. George and Southern Utah: Washington City Parade, Utah Tech and SUU Ceremonies, Free Zion Entry
- Things to Do in St. George in November 2026: Concerts, Races, Veterans Day and the First Christmas Lights
- Five County Hazard Mitigation Plan Open for Comment Through Nov. 2: What It Says About Washington and Iron Counties
- Washington County Seeks Architects for a 117,145-Square-Foot Dixie Convention Center Expansion
- Iron County Could Vote Oct. 26 on New Data Center and Solar Rules: What the Strategic Development Zone Overlay Would Do
- Retired NASA Astronaut Steve Swanson Speaks Free at Utah Tech's "Liftoff: Red Rock to Red Planet" Oct. 26
- Iron County 2026 Voting Guide: Early Voting in Parowan, Festival Hall Vote Center and Cedar City Drop Boxes
- Utah Tech Adds a Master's in Counseling and Clinical Psychology and an Associate in Nutrition for Fall 2027
- St. George City Council Oct. 22: Ledges Unit Shuffle Approved, Rusty Cliffs South Continued, SunTran Change Order Passes; Oct. 27 Density Hearings
- November Watering Schedule in Washington County: Cut Sprinklers to Once a Week, and Most Yards Need None in December
- Rebuilding the Grand Canyon North Rim: 3 Draft Concepts, a Kanab Open House Oct. 19 and Comments Due Nov. 6
- St. George Police License Plate Readers Set to Double From 8 to 16 Cameras: Council Discussion Oct. 22
- Free All-Terrain Wheelchairs at Zion National Park: How to Check One Out, Which Trails Work and the Rules
- "Temple View" Concept for St. George's Old Hospital Site Goes to City Council Oct. 22
- Thunder Junction Turns 10: Free Train Rides and Phase II Groundbreaking Tuesday, Oct. 20
- What's Happening Today in Southern Utah: Sunday, October 18, 2026
- Cedar Breaks Visitor Center Closes Oct. 17: What's Open This Winter
- Brian Head Opening Day 2026: Season Starts Nov. 6, $9 Lift Tickets and What's New
- When Does the Zion Shuttle Stop in 2026? Winter Schedule and Driving the Scenic Drive
- Zion National Park Free Entrance Days Left in 2026: October 27 and Veterans Day, Plus the New $100 Nonresident Fee
- UDOT Zion Fiber Project: One-Way Traffic in Springdale and Paving West of the Zion Tunnel (October 2026)
- Washington County Zoning Code Rewrite: Oct. 13 Hearing on Agritourism, a Rural Tourism Zone and Mining Rules
- WCSD Fall Break 2026: No School Oct. 15–19, Plus Thanksgiving and Winter Break Dates
- St. George's New Power Cost Adjustment: What It Is, How It Works and What It Means for Your Electric Bill
- Thanksgiving in St. George, Utah 2026: The Gobbler, Free Dinners, What's Open and Holiday Kickoffs
- Washington City Proposition 5 Explained: A 1% Emergency Services Sales Tax and a 50% City Property Tax Cut
- New Restaurants in St. George, Utah: What Opened in 2026 and What's Coming Next
- Hurricane Plans Bonds for a New Police Station, City Hall and $24 Million in Power Upgrades: Hearings Nov. 5
- Utah Tech Lands Its First NIH Grant: $1 Million for Rare Childhood Brain Disease Research
- Startup Cedar's First Year: 112 Businesses, 127 Jobs and $1.49 Million in Revenue for Cedar City Entrepreneurs
- SUU Opens $34M Eccles Music Center and 510-Seat Okerlund Concert Hall in Cedar City
- Daylight Saving Time Ends Nov. 1, 2026: What It Means for St. George, Arizona & Mesquite
- Cedar City Sheep Parade 2026: Livestock & Heritage Festival Schedule (Oct 23-25)
- St. George Passes 0.33% Emergency Services Sales Tax, 3-2, Minutes After It Failed
- Washington County 2026 Election Guide: Ballot Dates, Drop Boxes, Early Voting & What's on the Ballot
- Zion Tunnel Reopened: SR-9 Rockfall Update, Gravel Section & Detours (October 2026)
September 2026
- Trail Hero 2026 in Hurricane: Schedule, Free Vendor Show & Music Fest Lineup
- Bank of Utah Championship 2026: Tickets, Parking, Schedule & Field at Black Desert
- Red Bull Rampage 2026 Results, Dates and Virgin, Utah Guide
- Fall Colors in Southern Utah 2026: Where to See Them Now & When They Peak
- Huntsman World Senior Games 2026: Dates, Free Events & Spectator Guide
- Pumpkin Patches, Corn Mazes & Halloween Events in St. George 2026
- St. George Marathon 2026: Road Closures, Race Schedule & Spectator Guide
June 2026
- Business of the Week: Splendor Sargent Lists a Rare Nightly-Rental-Zoned St. George Condo
- From Pilgrim to Pioneer: The Leavitt Family's Journey from Colonial Massachusetts, Harvard, and the Pilgrims to Southern Utah
- Free Summer Meals for Kids: Where to Find SFSP Sites in Southern Utah (Summer 2026)
- Navigating Mental Health Issues: A Guide to Local Support and Resources in Washington County
- How to Reduce Screen Time by Exploring Southern Utah's Outdoors
- The Mental and Physical Benefits of Yoga in St. George
- Why the I-15 Virgin River Gorge is Utah's Most Dangerous Stretch of Highway
- The Utah True Crime Cases That Put Washington County in the Spotlight
- Where to Watch BYU Football in St. George: The Best Sports Bars and Watch Parties
- Utah Population Growth: Why Everyone is Moving to Washington County
- The Ultimate Guide to Hiking Angels Landing in Zion National Park
- Hiking The Narrows in Zion: A Complete Guide for Beginners
- Inside Pecan Valley Resort: Hurricane's Ultimate Vacation Rental Community
- Shamrock Junction Brings St. Patrick's Day Magic to Thunder Junction
- Chamber Hosts Business Shower for Oh My Heck Marketing
- Climate Control Air Conditioning and Heating Transforms Local Potter's Dream Into Reality
- Sky Fest 2026: Hot Air Balloons Return to Sand Hollow Resort This February
- DOCUTAH International Film Festival 2026: Documentary Cinema Takes Center Stage
- Virgin River Half Marathon 2026: Southern Utah's Scenic Race Returns February 14
May 2026
February 2026
- Joint Law Enforcement Operation Seizes 100 Pounds of Meth on I-15
- St. George Word of Mouth Weekly: Saying Goodbye to Nina, State of the City Highlights, Major Drug Bust & This Week's Events
- Lakes in Southern Utah — Best Swimming, Fishing & Boating Spots (2026)
- Things to Do in St. George at Night: After-Dark Guide
- Date Ideas in St. George Utah — 20+ Romantic & Fun Things for Couples (2026)
- State of the City 2026: Mayor Jimmie Hughes Highlights Growth, New City Hall, Airport Expansion & More
- Best Hikes Near St. George, Utah: 15 Trails From Easy Walks to Epic Adventures (2026)
- Fun & Unusual Things to Do in St. George Utah (2026) — Beyond the Hiking Trails
- St. George to Grand Canyon — Distance, Drive Times & 2026 Day Trip Guide
- Christmas Events & Activities in Southern Utah (2026) — Holiday Guide
- Free Things to Do in St. George Utah — 25+ No-Cost Activities (2026)
- Best Bars in St. George, Utah: Cocktails, Beer & Patios
- Things to Do in St. George with Kids — 30+ Family Activities (2026)
- Ghost Towns of Southern Utah: A Complete Guide to Historic Abandoned Settlements
- Our Welcome Wagon Is Going Home: A Tribute to Nina DeTorres Heck
January 2026
- St. George Announces Free Concert & Movie in the Park Series for Summer 2026
- Fire & Ice Scholarship Gala Returns March 20 to Support Southern Utah Students
- Alfredo Rodriguez & Pedrito Martinez Bring Latin Jazz to Kayenta February 7
- St. George Word of Mouth Weekly: Milken #1, Tuacahn Opens & Weekend Events
- Tuacahn Announces 2026 Broadway Season: Anastasia, Come From Away, Dear Evan Hansen & More
- DOCUTAH International Film Festival Returns to St. George for 16th Season
- Sky Fest 2026 Brings Hot Air Balloons to Sand Hollow Resort
- Soup N' Bowl Fundraiser Returns to St. George Museum of Art February 6
- St. George Ranked #1 Small City in America by Milken Institute
- St. George Word of Mouth Weekly: MLK Weekend Recap & What's Happening This Week
- Dragon's Tail Stair Climb Challenge: St. George's Most Intense Race Returns January 17, 2026
- Skyler Howes Claims Historic First Dakar Rally Stage Victory on Stage 11
- Up and Away Hot Air Balloon Festival Returns to Washington, Utah for Fifth Annual Celebration
- St. George Word of Mouth - Week of January 14, 2026
- St. George Combines City Hall Grand Opening with Heritage Day Celebration This Saturday