Good morning, Provo.

In Utah, communities honor veterans on Memorial Day by visiting soldiers' graves and decorating them with flags + flowers.

The holiday began as Decoration Day and now celebrates local history from the Civil War to post-9/11 efforts.

Mortgage rates for a 30 year fixed home loan rose to 6.51% this week amid economic uncertainty (due to the Iran conflict) and are predicted to boost monthly payments for local homebuyers.

BYU athletic director Brian Santiago said that quick talks with Notre Dame and help from the Big 12 and ACC set up a football game in Provo on Oct.

17. Both schools expect more matchups in the future.

Coach Kalani Sitake hosted Tuesday's Kalani Classic at Timpanogos Golf Course in Provo as his staff wrapped recruiting visits and set up offers ahead of summer camps in June.

The new contract boosted resources that many say are starting to pay off, adding momentum for the BYU football season.

Circus Golden Star Show

4:30-6:00 p.m. — Provo Towne Centre — Tickets start at $33.23 — Experience the magic of the circus under the big top with family-friendly performances.

Will Baxter Band: A Tribute to Neil Diamond

7:30 PM – 1:30 AM — Covey Center for the Arts — Free, reserve tickets online — Celebrate the iconic sounds of Neil Diamond with the Will Baxter Band's tribute show.

Board Game Construction Night

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Provo City Library at Academy Square — Free entry — Unleash your creativity by designing games or testing out others' creations.

Provo Career Fair

9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. — Provo Marriott Hotel & Conference Center — Free entry — Connect face-to-face with recruiters from local and Fortune 500 companies for exciting career opportunities.

Russian Playgroup

10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. — United Way Community Center - South Franklin — Free entry — Engage with other parents and let children play and learn in a supportive environment.

Spanish Story Time at Lakeview Park

10:00-10:30 a.m. — Lakeview Park — Free — Enjoy story time in the sunshine with captivating tales for children.

2026 Summer Band Concert Series

7 p.m. — North Park, Provo — Free entry — Enjoy delightful performances by the Utah Premiere Brass every Sunday in June.

Movies in the Park - Zootopia 2

7-9 p.m. — Rock Canyon Park — Free entry — Bring your blankets and enjoy a fun night under the stars watching Zootopia 2.

The Phantom Breaks the Opera

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Angelus Theatre — $ — Experience a hilariously chaotic twist on a classic with musical mishaps and belly laughs.

Spanish Story Time in the Park

10-10:30 a.m. — Lakeview Park — Free — Enjoy story time in the sunshine at one of Provo's beautiful parks and bring your library card for checkouts.