Saturday, September 6, 2025
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Founders Park
1904 West 1700 South
Syracuse, Utah 84075
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Illumination is a FREE community event that focuses on what we can do daily to support our mental health and well-being, especially for our youth! One way that we can do this is by finding and nurturing our "spark" - that thing that gives our lives meaning and purpose. Research has shown that when young people can identify their "spark" and have the support of caring adults in pursuing their sparks,
They have better grades and attendance at school,
They are more likely to be socially competent,
They volunteer in their community more often,
They have a sense of purpose and belonging, and
They are less likely to experience depressive symptoms.
A key learning point at Illumination is how to find our "spark" and what we need to do to nourish our spark - keeping our mental health strong and find a sense of purpose and belonging.
Schedule
(times are subject to change)
ON THE FIELD
Everything On the Field will run from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
6:00 P.M.
Resource Booths
Activity Booths
Learn about what you can do daily to support your mental health by participating in our resource activity booths.
Food Trucks (lineup subject to change)
FREE Face Painting
Fanciful Facepaint
Ashley Dragons, Doodles, Daisies
ON THE STAGE
See bios below for more information
6:00 P.M.
Performing Artist
Alex Farnsworth
7:00 P.M.
Amazing Magic Show
Owen Banks Magic
8:15 P.M.
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Todd White
FIREWORKS
9:00 P.M.
Illumination Fireworks
Presented by the Utah Pyrotechnic Association
9:30 P.M.
Illumination Ends
Thank you for participating in Illumination 2025!
Meet our Performing Artist
Alex Farnsworth
I am so excited to be performing at this year's Illumination! I have loved singing for as long as I can remember. Singing is my spark, and I love sharing it with others to uplift and insprie them to find their spark! Most recently I was awarded Best Actor at the Utah Musical Theatre Awards and I represented Utah at the Jimmy Awards. I am a freshman at the University of Utah studying Musical Theatre and my dream is to be on Broadway!
You can follow Alex on his Instagram: alex_farnsy_
Meet Our Amazing Magician
Owen Banks
Owen Banks
With over 25 years of experience, there is no event too big or too small for the hilarious, jaw dropping Comedy Magic of Owen Banks! Owen is a world-class magician and keynote speaker, and he lives right here in Utah! His magic shows and keynote speeches inspire both corporate and family audiences using award winning storytelling, theatrics, illusions, and comedy. He has been voted one of America's favorite all ages clean comedy entertainers for unforgettable events! Visit his website today to learn more, and if you want, request a free quote for your event!
Meet Our Keynote Speaker
Dr. Todd White
Dr. Todd White
Dr. Todd White is a dynamic leader and accomplished entrepreneur with a Ph.D. in Organizational Psychology and a passion for helping individuals and organizations reach their fullest potential. His professional journey has been shaped by a deep commitment to people, resilience honed by surviving cancer twice, and a drive to find research-based solutions to real-world challenges.
Todd has successfully founded and sold multiple businesses, including a window cleaning company with the motto "Changing the way you look at the world," and a commercial real estate venture that transformed raw land into a multimillion-dollar property. His diverse background spans academia, where he set institutional records for student satisfaction and course completion rates as a professor, and medical sales, where he led his team to outperform goals by a factor of five. Known for his ability to connect with people and drive results, Todd has coached executives, optimized hiring processes, and guided organizational growth across various industries.
In addition, Todd has served the youth in our community for many years as a religious youth leader. His greatest joy comes from his family -- his wife and five children -- who have been his steadfast supporters throughout his professional and educational pursuits.
Illumination Fireworks Display
This unique fireworks display, called a "pyromusical", is put together by members of the Utah Pyrotechnics Association (UPA). The UPA is a nonproift organization that helps promote, train, and teach its members and others how to safely participate in the amazing art of pyrotechnics. Club members build fireworks, put together amazing pyrotechnic displays, and help teach about the safe use of fireworks.
The UPA is actively implementing the key message of Illumination - to develop your "spark" - by providing a safe means for those whose "spark" is literally making sparks!
The Illumination fireworks display is designed by Kurtis Fredericks, a member of the UPA and also the Founder and President of North Davis Project Illumination.
"Fireworks are my spark," says Kurtis, "this is my way of putting into action what we learn at Illumination - to find your spark and develop it, and share it with the world."
The display takes hundreds of man hours to design, prepare product, and set up. Members of the UPA and other volunteers give of their time and equipment to bring this amazing fireworks display to Illumination.
Photo Credit: Logan Jackson (2025)
Illumination Event Parking
Please park in designated parking areas as shown below. Please be respectful to local businesses and do not park in their parking lots. Parking in a "No Parking" area may result in your vehicle being towed at your expense. There is plenty of on street parking available east of the park as well. Please be respectful to the residents along these streets. DO NOT park or stop along Antelope Drive or 2000 West at any time.
Thank You to Our 2025 Sponsors
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