Sioux Falls and surrounding towns are celebrating the Fourth of July with a week of parades, performances, family fun and fireworks. Your guide: Complete list of Independence Day celebrations across South Dakota in 2025. From Mount Rushmore to Sioux Falls, find all Fourth of July parades, fireworks, rodeos, and patriotic events. KEYSTONE, SD –– Visitors to Mount Rushmore National Memorial on July 3 rd and July 4 th will have the opportunity to experience a variety of educational programs, patriotic tributes, and musical entertainment in celebration of Independence Day. All events are listed below. Specific times and locations are published on the park’s Event SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The 4th of July is fast approaching, and several communities and organizations are preparing to host festivities to celebrate our nation’s independence. Below is a list of fireworks displays and other celebrations in some of the larger communities in the region. Join us in honoring America with a spectacular lineup of fun and firework celebrations in Rapid City and the Black Hills area. This isn’t just a celebration – it’s a legendary display of our love for freedom! (Seth Tupper – South Dakota Searchlight) – Mount Rushmore will host an Independence Day-themed fireworks display next year, bringing worldwide attention to the national memorial and South Dakota, but also bringing concerns about potential forest fires, water pollution, litter and other problems SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO) — To celebrate the Fourth of July, several cities around the state are having numerous events. KELOLAND News took a closer look at how different towns across the state – The vice president of the United States will be in the Black Hills ahead of the Fourth of July holiday. Vice President JD Vance is expected to visit South Dakota this week as part of his family’s Independence Day celebrations, multiple sources have confirmed to The Dakota Scout. Vance is slated to arrive in Rapid City on Thursday afternoon. Experience the beauty and patriotism of the Fourth of July in the majestic Black Hills of South Dakota. This iconic region comes alive with a vibrant celebration of America's independence, offering a rich mix of traditional events and outdoor adventures. Abraham Lincoln said “I like to see a man proud of the place in which he lives. I like to see a man live so that his place will be proud of him.” On this Independence Day, we say thank you. You are, to paraphrase our sixteenth president, living in a way that makes your country and hometown proud. Make sure to join in on some Black Hills celebrations this Fourth of July 4th of July July 4th: Horseshoe Tournament, Volleyball, Vendors, Beer Garden, Live Music, Main Street Parade, and more. Fireworks July 4th can be viewed over the Homestake Open Cut. Witness a Fourth of July celebration like no other! Watch videos and find out if the Mount Rushmore National Memorial fireworks are happening this year. Plans are set and in motion for celebrations across South Dakota to celebrate Independence day on July 4. Fireworks, parades, music, rodeos, and other events can be found all over the state. Enjoy a multi-day July 4th celebration in Deadwood, July 4-5, 2025! 3pm – PARADE on Main Street. The Deadwood Chamber of Commerce invites the public to enjoy an Independence Day Parade in Historic Deadwood on July 4th at 3 pm. Discover spectacular 4th of July events across North Dakota in 2025! From Bismarck's Red, White & Boom to Medora's patriotic pageantry, Mandan's massive parade to Minot's choreographed fireworks. Experience the beauty and patriotism of the Fourth of July in the majestic Black Hills of South Dakota. This iconic region comes alive with a vibrant celebration of America's independence, offering a rich mix of traditional events and outdoor adventures. Whether you're drawn to the festive parades, the opportunity to dine al fresco amidst nature, or the call of the wild trails, the Black Hills Prepare to “ooh” and “ahh” as fireworks light up the sky at one of these beautiful South Dakota locations. You’re going to see a lot of smiles glowing under the rockets’ red glare. (This list is only a sample from throughout South Dakota. For a complete list of Fourth of July and other events check out our Calendar of Events.) Looking for things to do for the 4th of July In Sioux Falls? We have you covreed with our full list of family fun for the 4th of July! SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The July 4 weekend brings a slew of events across South Dakota. This list is divided by regions used by the South Dakota Department of Tourism. The tourism department Explore 4th of July Weekend 2025 events & things to do in Watertown, South Dakota. Spend the Independence day with family with Fourth of July Parade in Watertown, South Dakota. Here is list of 4th July events and parties you can attend near Watertown, South Dakota.
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