Days of '47 parade and marathon: Road closures and delays

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) -- Salt Lake City Police are reminding the public about upcoming road closures and delays for the Days of '47 events and an Olympic bid decision watch party this week.

Starting Wednesday, July 24, "anyone living, working, or visiting Salt Lake City should expect significant and potentially lengthy road closures as participants and spectators navigate the Deseret News Marathon, Days of ’47 Parade, and Celebrate 2034 Olympic party," a press release from SLCPD states.

The Days of '47 Parade, which will showcase colorful floats, bands, horses, clowns, and more as part of one of the oldest parades in the country, starts Wednesday at 9 a.m. The marathon also takes place on Wednesday, starting at 5 a.m.