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The Holiday Season is when Downtown Salt Lake City truly shines for local families.
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For our family, every season downtown brings with it a particular charm. Spring exudes that post-winter energy, with people eager to gather outside again. Summer is full of food, music and late nights. Fall is slower and feels like a collective winding down in preparation for the indoor season.
But make no mistake—the holiday season is where downtown literally and figuratively shines. For the Merrill Family, the holiday season includes traditions that are common to many within the region: perusing the Christmas lights at Temple Square; attending Ballet West’s production of The Nutcracker ;…
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- Gallivan Center
Downtown civic plaza hosting concerts, film nights, and community events.