Grand Marshal-Fred C. Adams
FRED C. ADAMS
Executive Director of the Festival Centre Project
Founder and Executive Producer Emeritus
Fred C. Adams is the founder and executive producer emeritus of the Utah Shakespearean Festival, now in its fifty-fifth season; and he is now serving full-time as the director of the Festival Capital Campaign. The Festival is considered by many to be one of the most prestigious repertory theatres and Shakespearean festivals in the United States.
On June 4, 2000, the Utah Shakespearean Festival received the prestigious Tony Award for Outstanding Regional Theatre at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.
Under Mr. Adams's guidance, the Festival has grown from a budget of $1,000 and 3,276 paid admissions in 1962, to a 2015 annual budget of over $6 million and an attendance of 120,000 paid admissions.
Mr. Adams is the recipient of the Pioneer of Progress Award for the Days of ’47 in Salt Lake City (2005), the Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award (2003), the Utah Theatre Association’s Lifetime Service Award (2000), an honorary doctorate degree from Southern Utah University (1999), the Institute of Outdoor Drama’s Mark R. Sumner Award (1998), Brigham Young University's Distinguished Service Award (1995), Geneva Steel's Modern Pioneer Award (1994), the Cedar City Area Chamber of Commerce Arts Contribution Award (1992), Southern Utah University's Outstanding Alumni Award (1991), the Citizen Meritorious Service Award from the American Parks and Recreation Society (1991), Utah Business Magazine’s Outstanding Business Leader recognition (1989), the First Annual Governor's Award in the Arts (1989), and the Distinguished Alumni Award from Brigham Young University (1984 and 1987). He was also honored to carry the Olympic flame in Cedar City during the 2002 Winter Olympic Torch Relay.
Mr. Adams received his B.A. and M.A. degrees from Brigham Young University in theatre arts and Russian. He did his pre-doctoral studies at Catholic University and the University of Utah. The author of many articles appearing in several professional magazines, he is a favorite lecturer for educational institutions and professional organizations throughout the United States and Europe. He also conducts and is host for at least one annual tour to Europe.
As executive producer emeritus he continues to be seen at the Festival as he conducts orientations, participates in all Festival functions, and greets patrons and his many friends before the plays.
Executive Director of the Festival Centre Project
Founder and Executive Producer Emeritus
Fred C. Adams is the founder and executive producer emeritus of the Utah Shakespearean Festival, now in its fifty-fifth season; and he is now serving full-time as the director of the Festival Capital Campaign. The Festival is considered by many to be one of the most prestigious repertory theatres and Shakespearean festivals in the United States.
On June 4, 2000, the Utah Shakespearean Festival received the prestigious Tony Award for Outstanding Regional Theatre at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.
Under Mr. Adams's guidance, the Festival has grown from a budget of $1,000 and 3,276 paid admissions in 1962, to a 2015 annual budget of over $6 million and an attendance of 120,000 paid admissions.
Mr. Adams is the recipient of the Pioneer of Progress Award for the Days of ’47 in Salt Lake City (2005), the Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award (2003), the Utah Theatre Association’s Lifetime Service Award (2000), an honorary doctorate degree from Southern Utah University (1999), the Institute of Outdoor Drama’s Mark R. Sumner Award (1998), Brigham Young University's Distinguished Service Award (1995), Geneva Steel's Modern Pioneer Award (1994), the Cedar City Area Chamber of Commerce Arts Contribution Award (1992), Southern Utah University's Outstanding Alumni Award (1991), the Citizen Meritorious Service Award from the American Parks and Recreation Society (1991), Utah Business Magazine’s Outstanding Business Leader recognition (1989), the First Annual Governor's Award in the Arts (1989), and the Distinguished Alumni Award from Brigham Young University (1984 and 1987). He was also honored to carry the Olympic flame in Cedar City during the 2002 Winter Olympic Torch Relay.
Mr. Adams received his B.A. and M.A. degrees from Brigham Young University in theatre arts and Russian. He did his pre-doctoral studies at Catholic University and the University of Utah. The author of many articles appearing in several professional magazines, he is a favorite lecturer for educational institutions and professional organizations throughout the United States and Europe. He also conducts and is host for at least one annual tour to Europe.
As executive producer emeritus he continues to be seen at the Festival as he conducts orientations, participates in all Festival functions, and greets patrons and his many friends before the plays.
The 2016 theme "Freedom is not Free". Prizes for the best use of this theme will be 1st place $150, 2nd $100 and 3rd $75.
Cedar City July 4th Parade and Park Celebration
Cedar City Lions Club has been sponsoring the parade and park activities for 58 years. The Lions club is an International service club with a focus on eyesight. For more information on what the Lions do on an International level click here. The local Cedar City club supports many organization throughout the year, donating 100% of the money earned back into the community. The 4th of July celebration is one of our largest fundraisers for the year and we look forward to serving you on the 4th of July and all year long.
For additional information on the parade and park activities click on the links above.
For additional information on the parade and park activities click on the links above.
