Celebrate Independence Day in the Black Hills of South Dakota with our complete 2025 guide to 4th of July fireworks shows, parades, and local festivities. Explore a wide range of events from Rapid City’s thrilling fireworks displays at Black Hills Speedway and Executive Golf Course to Belle Fourche’s iconic Roundup Grounds fireworks and rodeo celebrations. Discover family-friendly parades in Custer, Deadwood, Hill City, Hot Springs, and beyond. This comprehensive list makes it easy to plan your Fourth of July holiday and experience the best of the Black Hills. Check back often for event updates and don’t miss your chance to join the fun!
In Rapid City:
July 4, Black Hills Speedway, Fireworks Show following the Race
July 5, Fitzgerald Post 22 Stadium, Fireworks Show following the Firecracker Tournament Game
July 3, Rapid City Elks Golf Course, 9:25pm, Fireworks Show
July 4, Rapid City’s Executive Golf Course, 9:30pm, Fireworks Show
July 4, Arrowhead Golf Course, Dusk, Fireworks Show – Members Only
In the Black Hills Area:
Belle Fourche
July 2 & 3, 10pm, Fireworks Show at the Roundup Grounds Grandstand following the Rodeo
Custer
July 4, 9:30pm, Fireworks display at Pageant Hill
Devils Tower, WY
July 4, Dusk, Fireworks display at Devils Tower KOA
Hot Springs
July 4, Dusk, Fireworks display at Butler Park
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July 4, Dusk, Fireworks display at the Rodeo Grounds
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July 4, Dusk, Fireworks display over the Open Cut at Sanford Lab Homestake Visitor Center
Piedmont
July 4, Dusk, Fireworks Show at Piedmont Park
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Sturgis
July 4, Dusk, 4th of July Fireworks over the Fairgrounds
4th of July Parades & Independence Day Celebrations 2025
Belle Fourche
July 1 – 5, Black Hills Roundup
Custer
July 4 – 5, Custer’s Fourth of July Celebration
Deadwood
July 4 – 5, Independence Day Parade and Freedom Weekend Celebration
Hill City
July 4, Star-Spangled Independence Holiday Celebration
Hot Springs
July 3 – 4, Fall River 4th of July
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July 4, 4th of July Interior, SD
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Mount Rushmore
July 3, Mount Rushmore Independence Day
Piedmont
July 4, Independence Day Parade & Festivities