Thereās plenty of fun, fireworks and Independence Day festivities all next week as the Black Hills celebrates the United Statesā 249th birthday.
Rapid City
July 3
A Community Independence Day celebration for the public starts at 4 p.m. at Rapid City Elks Lodge 1187 and Elks Golf Course, 3333 Jolly Lane. Thereās fun for all agesĢżā face painting, a fishing tournament, bean bag games and cotton candy. Hot dogs and hamburgers from the grill on the patio served starting at 5 p.m., and music by DJ Pauly G starts at 6 p.m. Fireworks begin at dark. Go to for more information.
July 4
Rapid City Municipal Band will present an Independence Day concert at 8 p.m. at the Memorial Park band shell. Audience members are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets for the concert and for viewing the cityās fireworks display.
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The cityās Independence Day fireworks display will begin about 9:30 p.m. from the Executive Golf Course area.
Fireworks go off in Rapid Valley to celebrate Independence Day, July 4, 2022.
The Black Hills Speedwayās fireworks show starts after the 7 p.m. races. Admission $25, seniors and veterans $20, kids 12 years and younger over 4 feet tall $5, kids under 4 feet tall admitted free. Go to for more information.
July 5
The annual Post 22 Baseball Firecracker Tournamentās fantastic fireworks display will begin about 30 minutes after the 7:30 p.m. game at Fitzgerald Stadium, 2721 Canyon Lake Drive. Go to
Belle Fourche
July 1
Independence Day festivities are part of the 106th Black Hills Roundup July 1 to July 5. The Roundup starts with a community barbecue at 5:30 p.m., mutton bustinā at 5:45 p.m., the Miss Black Hills Roundup Queen coronation at 6 p.m., and the Black Hills Roundup Ranch Rodeo at 7 p.m.
July 2 and 3
The PRCA rodeo starts each night at 7 p.m. at the Roundup Grounds. After the rodeo, stay at the grandstand to enjoy the areaās largest fireworks show and live music.
Fireworks take to the sky following the second night of the 2024 Black Hills Roundup.Ģż
July 4
Fourth of July festivities begin with the Black Hills Roundup Parade, the largest Fourth of July parade in the Black Hills, at 10:30 a.m. in downtown Belle Fourche. A B-1 flyover will start the parade. Then itās military and first responders appreciation day at the 3 p.m. PRCA rodeo at the Roundup Grounds.
July 5
The Black Hills Roundup concludes with a PRCA rodeo at 7 p.m. and live music. Go to for a complete schedule of events and more information.
Custer
July 4
The Fourth of July celebration begins at 10 a.m. in downtown Custer with a B-1 flyover about 10:10 a.m., Kids Parade, and the Patriots Parade. After the parades, flag lowering and raising ceremonies take place at 11 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial Park on Washington and Fifth streets.
Thereās family-friendly fun at the Old Time Country Fair from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the 1881 Courthouse Museum. Shop at more than 16 vendors, enjoy an ice cream social, and see a gold-panning demonstration by the Black Hills Prospecting Club. See special presentations by Connie McKinney, author of āWildflowers of the Black Hills,ā and āBadger Clark and Country Musicā by Pegie Douglas. There will also be games for kids.
A Childrenās Fair with bouncy houses, face painting and more will be open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Way Park. Admission is free.
The Veterans Tribute street dance, with live music by Midnight Sun, will be from 6 to 11 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial at Fifth and Washington streets. Fireworks start at dusk, about 9:30 p.m., on Pageant Hill. Free; donations appreciated. Go to for more information.
July 5
Thereās more family-friendly fun at the Old Time Country Fair from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the 1881 Courthouse Museum. Shop at more than 16 vendors. The dayās events include games for kids and special guests Linda Hasselstrom, author of āWalking: The Changes,ā and storyteller and medicine man Doc Kuchar. Allen and Jill Kirkman will perform western music.
The Childrenās Fair with bouncy houses, face painting and more continues at Way Park from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free.
Deadwood
July 4
The Independence Day parade kicks off July 4 festivities, with plenty of locations to view it. The parade begins at 3 p.m. at the Days of ā76 Event Complex, continues up Main Street and then onto Highway 14A to Central City before ending in Lead.
Watch āThe Sandlotā at a free, family-friendly movie night at 6:30 p.m. at Outlaw Square. Go to for more information.
July 5
Starship featuring Mickey Thomas performs a free concert at Outlaw Square at 8 p.m. Hear the bandās hits including āWe Built This City,ā āSara,ā āNothingās Gonna Stop Us Nowā and āItās Not Over Til Itās Over.ā
Hill City
July 4
Hill Cityās Star-Spangled Independence Holiday Celebration begins with the annual Star-Spangled Parade at 10 a.m. on Main Street. The Hill City Chamber of Commerce will host an old-fashioned pie and ice cream social from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Hill City Center parking lot, 227 Walnut Ave. Thereās live music by The Wilt Brothers from 5 to 8 p.m. on the patio of First Impressions + Crave. Bring your own chairs. Go to for more information.
July 5
The 2025 Star Spangled Craft and Vendor Fair offers three locations for shopping from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. More than 25 vendors will be set up at Hill City Center, Hill City Boys and Girls Club, and in the parking lot between Hill City Center and Hill City Boys and Girls Club.
Hot Springs
July 3
The Fall River Fourth of July Celebration starts with a free street dance at 7 p.m. at Centennial Park, with live music by Midnight Sun.
July 4
The Fall River Fourth of July Celebration starts bright and early with the Firecracker 5k/10k and Mile Race at Chautauqua Park. Registration starts at 6 a.m. Go to to register online.
The Fourth of July Celebration parade starts with a B-1 flyover at 10 a.m. The parade begins on River Street, continues to Jennings Avenue and Chicago Street and ends on Sixth Street. The Hot Springs Chamber of Commerceās annual Community Picnic will serve hot dogs, chips and root beer floats starting at 11:30 a.m. at Mueller Center backyard.
The Hot Springs Cruisers Show and Shine will be from noon to 3 p.m. at Centennial Park. A $20 donation is requested to benefit youth activities. The FireQuacker Duck Race begins at 1 p.m., starting at the Centennial Park Bridge down to the dip bridge. Prizes will be awarded.
American Legion Family Post 71 Battle Mountain will host a Community Appreciation Picnic and BBQ starting at 4 p.m. Food is free to the first 300 people or until the food runs out. A cornhole tournament signup starts at 3 p.m., with games at 4 p.m.
The cityās fireworks display will begin at dusk, weather and fire conditions permitting. Watch the show from Butler Park. Go to for more information.
July 5
The Rockinā Riverside Summer Concert Series presents legendary rock ān roll by Ivory from 6 to p.m. at the Mueller Center backyard. Admission is free.
Lead
July 3
Leadās Gold Camp Jubilee festivities are packed with events for adults and kids at Manuel Brothers Park and throughout town, including a skateboard clinic at Manuel Brothers Skate Park, a pickleball tournament, Gold Rush Cruisinā Classics Car Show and Parade, and kidsā activities at Gnarly Pine Makerspace. The Sanford Lab Homestake Visitor Center will host a free community hot dog feed from 4:30 to 6 p.m. or until supplies last. Live music by High Rise starts at 6 p.m. at Manuel Brothers Park.
July 4
Independence Day starts with a pancake feed by the Rod and Gun Club from 7 to 10:30 a.m. A horseshoe tournament and golf chipping contest start at 9 a.m. The Live Like Cash Skate, Scoot and Bike Competition starts at 11 a.m. at Manuel Skate Park, with registration beginning atĢż9:30 a.m. Suggested $20 donation will benefit kids in the Northern Hills.
The Mile High Smackdown Volleyball Tour starts at 10 a.m. Vendorsā booths open at 10 a.m. and a beer garden opens at 11 a.m. Childrenās carnival games and activities start at 11 a.m., with a free inflatable bonanza opening at noon.
A B-1 flyover and the American Legion flag-raising take place at noon. Garrett Holtz performs live music from noon to 2 p.m., a watermelon-eating contest starts at 2 p.m., and Johnny Hastings performs at 2:30 p.m. A parade down Main Street starts at 4:15 p.m., followed by a free community dinner at 5 p.m. at Davis Ring and more live music by Unsinkable Rose starting at 5:30 p.m.
A VIP fireworks viewing party at Sanford Lab Homestake Visitor Center with live music begins at 7:30 p.m. The Northern Hills Community Band presents a concert at 8 p.m. at Davis Ring, followed by a fireworks show at Open Cut about 9:30 p.m. Go to for a complete schedule and information.
Piedmont
July 3, 4 and 5
If enjoying a good book and a sweet treat is your favorite way to celebrate, the Friends of the Piedmont Valley Library are hosting their annual Fourth of July book sale at Piedmont Valley Library, 111 Second St. Fill a bag with books for $5. Book sale hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 3, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 4 and 5. On July 4, there will be a silent auction and bake sale along with the book sale. Proceeds benefit Piedmont Valley Library. Go to for more information.
July 4
American Legion Post 311 hosts its annual Fourth of July parade at 10 a.m., with a B-1 flyover about 10:20 a.m. The parade route runs through Piedmont. Go to for updates and more information.
Spearfish
July 4
Spearfish will present its 25th annual Fourth of July parade. A B-1 flyover will take place at 12:15 p.m., immediately followed by the parade. The parade route begins at Spearfish High School, onto North Avenue and Main Street, ending at Grant Street.
Downtown Friday Nights features live music by The Rathco, plus food, beer, crafts and activities for kids from 6 to 9 p.m. on Main Street. Go to for more information.
Sturgis
July 4
The City of Sturgis fireworks show begins at dark at the Sturgis Fairgrounds, 1802 Ballpark Road.
Wall
July 5
A fireworks display will begin at dusk at the Wall Community Golf Course. View the fireworks display from your vehicle or bring your own chairs or blankets for seating. Free; the Wall Volunteer Fire Department will be accepting donations.
Mount Rushmore National Memorial
July 3
The Independence Day celebration begins with presidential re-enactors representing George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt conducting an in-character news conference at 9:30 a.m. in Carversā CafĆ©. A park ranger will host the news conference, and visitors are encouraged to ask questions.
Throughout the day, the presidents will give presentations, sign autographs, and mingle with visitors on the Memorial grounds. Visitors also can enjoy Indigenous hoop dancing, music and storytelling throughout the day, featuring hoop dancer Jasmine Pickner-Bell, and storyteller and historian Sequoia Crosswhite.
A special evening program at 7 p.m. will feature a hoop dance performance by Jasmine Bell and musical performances by the United States Air Force Academy Band. The Ellsworth Air Force Base Honor Guard will assist in the flag folding ceremony and retreat.
Mount Rushmoreās traditional evening lighting ceremony will be at 9 p.m.
July 4
The 28th Bomb Wing B-1B Lancer aircraft from Ellsworth Air Force Base will conduct a flyover at 9 a.m. Hoop dancer Jasmine Bell will perform at 9:30 a.m. on the Grand View Terrace, and presidential re-enactors will be roaming the park throughout the day.
The United States Air Force Academy Band will give a concert from 7:20 to 8:45 p.m., followed by Mount Rushmoreās traditional evening lighting ceremony at 9 p.m.
Go to for a complete schedule and more information.
Crazy Horse Memorial
July 4
Visit with Resident Artist Starr Chief Eagle, a Lakota artist whose Regalia and Performing Arts residency will continue through the month of July at the Cultural Center. Watch dance performances on the Veranda Stage beginning at 11:30 a.m., and listen to musical performances on the Covered Porch beginning at 12:30 p.m. Go to for more information.
Wind Cave National Park
July 5
Teddy Roosevelt impersonator Gib Young will bring the countryās 26th president to life in a program at 7:30 p.m. at Elk Mountain Campground amphitheater, Wind Cave National Park. Free. Young has portrayed President Roosevelt for more than 25 years, including performances at the White House, the Smithsonianās American History Museum and Mount Rushmore National Memorial. Go to for more information or call the park office, 605-745-4600.
