The weekend events on our GAY-dar for Pride

Road Closures For Pride

Plan ahead for road closures this Pride weekend. It’s estimated that 150,000 people will attend the two-day Utah Pride Festival. Roads near the City and County building will be closed completely or partially including 200 E. between 400 S. and 500 S. [ABC 4]

Heat Wave

This May was the hottest May in Utah in the last 89 years according to the National Weather Service. This comes after we experienced our record-breaking winter. Does this signal a heat wave summer? TBD. [KSL]

• #neverforget: The problem with too much snow. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]

The Future of Ballpark

Thousands of public votes were cast to decide the three winners for the Ballpark NEXT competition, which will help provide inspiration for the future of Smith’s Ballpark once the Salt Lake Bees move to Daybreak. The final designs are a women’s sports complex, a repurposed stadium for shops and restaurants, and a year-round biodome. City officials, with input from community members, will ultimately decide what becomes of the Ballpark. [Salt Lake Tribune]

• Related: Listen to our conversation with Utah Falconz football team president Lacy Mile on what implementing the women’s sports complex proposal would mean for the neighborhood.

Splish Splash

Looking to cool off this weekend? On City Cast Salt Lake, host Ali Vallarta talked to lead producer Emily Means about the best outdoor pools. Plus, she shares an update on Salt Lake County’s lifeguard shortage and a tip for renting private pools by the hour. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]

Fervor  🔥 Friday | 10 p.m.- Late

Fervor is a queer-centered dance party playing underground house and techno music. It was designed to be a safe space for QTBIPOC but all are welcome. 21+ only. [$15-$30, Salt Lake City]

Downtown Farmers Market  🥕 Saturday | 8 a.m.- 2 p.m.

The Salt Lake City Farmers Market is back at Pioneer Park and my little twee heart can’t hardly wait. [Free entry, Salt Lake City]

Market Market  🛍 Saturday | 10 a.m.- 6 p.m.

Head to Ogden for Market Market, a seasonal market with a ton of local vendors. [Free entry, Ogden]

Holi Festival of Colors Saturday | 11 a.m.- 5 p.m.

Holi is a Hindu festival of color that commemorates the arrival of spring. It involves throwing colorful powder in celebration. There will be entertainment, food, and free yoga classes. [$7 online or $10 at the door, Salt Lake City]

Utah Asian Festival  🌏 Saturday | 11 a.m.- 7 p.m.

It’s the 46th annual Utah Asian Festival which celebrates the diverse Asian communities in Utah. There will be food, performances, and artist booths. [Free entry, Utah State Fairpark]

Loud & Queer  📣 Saturday | 3-10 p.m.

A corporate-free Pride celebration at Lost Acorn Gallery. There will be music, food, and art! [Free entry, Salt Lake City]

Love Is the Answer  💗 Saturday | 8 p.m.

Urban Lounge will have local DJs playing sets all night long including from 8-10 p.m. on their outside patio so you can dance to a beautiful sunset. 21+ only. [$10, Salt Lake City]

Social Disco Club  🕺 Saturday | 10 p.m.

Legendary DJ Michael Serafini is coming to SLC to perform at Social Disco Club for Pride weekend. 21+ only. [$45.70, Salt Lake City]

Utah Pride Parade 🏳️‍🌈 Sunday | 10 a.m.- 12 p.m.

Wave your rainbow flags at the Utah Pride parade in downtown SLC. [Free, Salt Lake City]

Pride Patio Party  ☀️ Sunday | 2-6 p.m.

A grill, a patio, music, and pals are all you need for a good time. 21+ only. [Free entry, The Pearl]

Political Resignations, Hot Pride Picks, and Salt Lego City

Two elected officials representing Salt Lake announced their resignations this week. Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to explain what happens next for the soon-to-be-vacant Salt Lake City Council and Congressional District 2 seats. Plus, Happy Pride! Hey Salt Lake newsletter editor Terina Ria (that’s me!) shares her picks for any flavor of LGBTQ+ joy you want to celebrate.

• Related: We’re doing a survey to learn more about our listeners, so we can make City Cast Salt Lake an even better, more useful podcast for you. Please take the survey — it’s only 5 minutes long. You’ll be doing us a big favor, and you’ll also get the chance to win a $250 Visa gift card.