Tuesday, July 18, 2017
Who will serve as the Grand Marshal of the "Days of '47" KSL Parade
Hello, all! I am back again today to explore the question of who might serve as the "Days of '47" KSL Parade Grand Marshal. Typically, this role has been filled by a member of the First Presidency. But last year, Elder Ballard filled that role at the invitation of the First Presidency as a senior member of the Twelve and as descendant of pioneers. I felt that Elder Ballard might be asked to fill that role again this year. But then I read this article, which described how Elder Holland spoke to the Sons and Daughters of the Utah Pioneers about how his ancestors were pioneers, if not in the textbook definition, than at least in the truest sense of the word. So at this point, it is not clear at all who might fill that role. But since this is a Utah holiday of no small importance to Latter-day Saints, I will keep an eye out for developments and let you all know when more is known about this. That's it for now. Stay tuned for more from me later on today. Thanks, as always, for your time and attention.
I have had a lifelong love for Church history, which has extended to ongoing reports of the ministry of our apostles and prophets, General Conference, and all temple developments. This blog enables me to share that love with all who read my thoughts on these developments, which are sometimes reported multiple times per day as needed.
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