Celebrate Independence Day in the Black Hills of South Dakota with our complete 2026 guide to 4th of July fireworks shows, parades, and local festivities. Explore a wide range of events from Rapid City’s fireworks displays at Fitzgerald Post 22 Stadium, Black Hills Speedway, Rapid City Elks Golf Course, and Arrowhead Golf Course to Black Hills area celebrations in Belle Fourche, Custer, Hot Springs, Interior, Lead, Mount Rushmore, Spearfish, 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!
4th of July Firework Shows 2026
In Rapid City:
July 2, Fitzgerald Post 22 Stadium, Fireworks Show following the Firecracker Tournament Game
July 3, Black Hills Speedway, Fireworks Show following the Race
July 4, Rapid City Elks Golf Course, 9:00pm, Fireworks Show
July 4, Arrowhead Golf Course, 9:00pm, Fireworks Show – Pre-show Festivities 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
Interior
July 4, 9:00pm, Fireworks display at the Rodeo Grounds
Lead
July 4, ~9:30pm, Fireworks display over the Open Cut at Sanford Lab Homestake Visitor Center
Mount Rushmore
July 3, 2026, Dusk, Fireworks display over Mt. Rushmore National Monument
Piedmont
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Spearfish
Sturgis
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4th of July Parades & Independence Day Celebrations 2026
In Rapid City:
July 1 – 5, Real America Birthday Bash, Main Street Square to Memorial Park
In the Black Hills Area:
Belle Fourche
July 1 – 5, Black Hills Roundup | July 4, Parade
Custer
July 4 – 5, Custer’s Fourth of July Celebration
Deadwood
July 4 – 5, Independence Day Parade and Weekend Celebration
Hill City
July 4, Star-Spangled Independence Holiday Celebration & Craft Fair
Hot Springs
July 3 – 4, Fall River 4th of July
Interior
July 4, 4th of July Interior, SD
Lead
Mount Rushmore
July 2 – 4, Mount Rushmore Independence Day
Piedmont
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