I got to provide DJ Services for the Utah Olympic Legecy Foundations Official Party for Celebration of the Winter Olympic Games coming to the USA and specifically here in Utah in 2034. To say Utah is excited for the Winter Olympics in 2034 is an Understatement. They went big on the celebrations with three official parties. Thousands spent the night/Morning 3am Utah Time waiting for the official vote. Salt Lake City Had Staging, Video Wall, and a large sound system for the live stream. Now the event I got to be a part of was at Olympic Park, Park City. When I got the call for this event I couldn’t help but reminisce in the 2002 winter olympics. Heck, I was in 5th grade at the time and DJing was not even a thought in my mind. I remember holding the torch because our class had a field trip to SLC and also my Dad volunteering! So to be celebrating 22 years later that it will be coming back in 10 years is hard to believe.
DJing The Celebration (July 24th, 2024):
Vendors included: Ski Utah, Alf Engen Ski Museum, National Ability Center, Park City Ski & Snowboard, Park City Chamber & Visitors Bureau, US Ski & Snowboard Team, Youth Sports Alliance, Toyota, Utah Olympic Oval Sport Programs, and many more.
The event had plenty of fun, food, and entertainment including a Flying Ace All-Stars Freestyle Show. Myself DJ Cam & a Band with a former Olympian filled the venue with energy for the special occasion.
For this event, my business partner Mark and I at BeatHive DJs, brought up the King-Bee Truck from our fleet of BeatHive DJ Booths. All logo’d up with the Utah Olympic Legacy foundation’s Logo. We Played music for a few hours while the band set up on stage and visitors celebrated and visited the other vendors on the plaza. One of the honorable mentions is I got a cool swagged out water bottle from the US Ski & Snowboard Swag booth.
While 2034 is still 10 years away our team is excited to have a small role in making the celebration happen.
Here is a little about the last Olympics that came to Utah.
The 2002 Winter Olympics, officially known as the XIX Olympic Winter Games, were held in Salt Lake City, Utah, from February 8 to February 24, 2002. The event was awarded to Salt Lake City on June 16, 1995, during the International Olympic Committee (IOC) session in Cairo, Egypt. This marked the first Winter Olympics hosted by the United States since the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, New York.
At the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, several American athletes achieved gold medal success. Here are some notable U.S. gold medalists from those Games:
- Sarah Hughes – Figure Skating: Hughes won the gold medal in the women’s singles event in a stunning performance, overtaking her competitors with a remarkable final routine.
- Apolo Ohno – Short Track Speed Skating: Ohno became a standout figure at the Games, winning two gold medals: one in the 1,500 meters and another in the 3,000-meter relay.
- Bode Miller – Alpine Skiing: Miller claimed a gold medal in the men’s super combined event, showcasing his versatility and skill on the slopes.
- The U.S. Men’s Ice Hockey Team – The team won the gold medal by defeating Canada in the final match, which was a major highlight of the Games and a significant triumph in U.S. sports history.
- Joannie Rochette – Although she competed for Canada, Rochette’s emotional performance after the loss of her mother during the Olympics resonated with many Americans, showcasing the spirit of the Games.
- Lindsey Jacobellis – Snowboarding: Jacobellis won gold in the women’s snowboard cross event, where her dynamic style and competitive spirit shone through.
Brief History of the Winter Olympics:
- Origin: The first Winter Olympic Games were held in Chamonix, France, in 1924. Initially, the Winter Games were part of the Summer Olympics, but due to their growing popularity and the need for different venues and conditions, they became a separate event.
- Growth: Over the years, the Winter Olympics have evolved, adding new sports and events. With each iteration, the Games aim to showcase winter sports disciplines such as skiing, ice hockey, figure skating, and, more recently, snowboarding and freestyle skiing.
- Modern Era: The modern era has seen the Winter Olympics gain international prominence, with increasing participation from countries around the world. This has led to the inclusion of new sports and a more extensive representation of athletes on the global stage.
The 2002 Games were particularly notable for several reasons, including concerns about security following the events of September 11, 2001.
We cannot wait to see where the next 10 years take the state!
