'47 Murray Stake Float Days of '47 & Murray Fun Days
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Before you suggest a theme, help us learn what the stake loves! Below are floats that have won awards in parades past. Tap the ones that wow you and tell us why. Your feedback shapes the float we build together.

📸 These are real award-winning Days of '47 floats. The Holladay South Stake photo is the actual 2025 Sweepstakes winner; the others are illustrative examples from recent parades, chosen to match each award. Click any photo to enlarge.
Holladay South Stake
2025 Days of '47 — Sweepstakes Award

Holladay South Stake

Top overall winner of the 2025 Days of '47 Grand Parade. The Sweepstakes Award honors the single best float in the entire parade.

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The actual 2025 Sweepstakes-winning float. Photo: Church Newsroom.

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West Jordan River Oaks Stake
2025 Days of '47 — People's Choice Award

West Jordan River Oaks Stake

Voted the crowd favorite by parade-goers — winner of the People's Choice Award.

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Illustrative — an award-winning Days of '47 float from a recent year. Photo: Church Newsroom.

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❤️ 1 person loves this

Farmington North Stake
2025 Days of '47 — Outstanding Animation Award

Farmington North Stake

Recognized for the best moving parts and lifelike motion with the Outstanding Animation Award.

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Illustrative — an award-winning float with animated figures, a recent year. Photo: Church Newsroom.

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West Jordan Maples Stake
2025 Days of '47 — Theme Award

West Jordan Maples Stake

Best representation of the parade theme, 'Pioneer Spirit — Pioneer Strong.'

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Illustrative — a pioneer-themed Days of '47 float from a recent year. Photo: Church Newsroom.

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Salt Lake Monument Park Stake
2025 Days of '47 — Utah Award

Salt Lake Monument Park Stake

Winner of the Utah Award at the 2025 Days of '47 Grand Parade.

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Illustrative — a Utah "This Is the Place" themed float from a recent year. Photo: Church Newsroom.

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West Jordan River Stake
2025 Days of '47 — Brigham Young Award

West Jordan River Stake

Winner of the Brigham Young Award at the 2025 Days of '47 Grand Parade.

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Illustrative — an award-winning Days of '47 float from a recent year. Photo: Church Newsroom.

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Herriman Mirabella Stake
2025 Days of '47 — Legacy Award

Herriman Mirabella Stake

Winner of the Legacy Award, celebrating Utah's pioneer heritage.

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Illustrative — an award-winning floral Days of '47 float from a recent year. Photo: Church Newsroom.

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South Jordan Highland Park Stake
2025 Days of '47 — Spirit of Faith Award

South Jordan Highland Park Stake

Winner of the Spirit of Faith Award at the 2025 Days of '47 Grand Parade.

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Illustrative — a temple/faith-themed Days of '47 float from a recent year. Photo: Church Newsroom.

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What the stake loves so far

1 person has weighed in.

Qualities people value most

💬 Message & meaning1
 
😄 Fun & creativity1
 
🎨 Color & visual impact0
 
📏 Size & grandeur0
 
⚙️ Movement & animation0
 
💡 Lighting & effects0
 
🌸 Florals & decoration0
 
🛠️ Craftsmanship & detail0
 

Most-loved floats

West Jordan River Oaks Stake❤️ 1
Holladay South Stake❤️ 0
Farmington North Stake❤️ 0
West Jordan Maples Stake❤️ 0
Salt Lake Monument Park Stake❤️ 0
West Jordan River Stake❤️ 0

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