WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah — Crews are preparing for WestFest, one year after a shooting at last summer’s festival killed three people.
West Valley City says additional security measures are in place to keep people safe this year, including:
- Enhanced coordination with police, fire, and emergency response teams
- Increased public safety presence throughout the event grounds
- Additional training for staff and event personnel
- Proactive monitoring and response to concerning behavior
- Strengthened event safety and emergency preparedness planning
- Improved communication between event organizers and public safety agencies
- Ongoing review and refinement of safety procedures
- Continued commitment to providing a safe, welcoming environment for all attendees
The city has changed the schedule this year, too. WestFest starts this Wednesday and continues through Saturday, instead of Thursday through Sunday. The carnival will run from 5-10 p.m., except for Saturday, when it runs from 1-10 p.m.
Jaqueline Diviney, who grew up in Kearns, spent a lot of time at WestFest growing up. She says her parents were vendors at the festival in the ’90s when it was held at Granger Park…