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Black Hills Fourth of July Guide
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America 250 in the Black Hills
Hot Springs
30 eventsBelle Fourche
Black Hills Roundup – Belle Fourche
Belle Fourche
3 eventsCuster
Custer Independence Day Celebration
Custer
4 eventsLead
Gold Camp Jubilee 🇺🇸
Lead
16 eventsRapid City
Real America Birthday Bash – Rapid City
Rapid City
17 eventsLead
Rock The Hills
Lead
4 eventsFamily-Friendly
Wed
Jul
1
7:00 PM
Memorial Park Bandshell ·
Rapid City
The United States Air Force Academy Band performs patriotic favorites and concert selections as part of Rapid City’s America 250 celebration. [more]
Thu
Jul
2
5:00 PM
Memorial Park Bandshell ·
Rapid City
Tanner Johns Band brings live music to the America 250 celebration at Memorial Park Bandshell. [more]
Thu
Jul
2
7:00 PM
Homestake Opera House ·
Lead
More Than Gold brings Lead’s mining history to the Homestake Opera House through a musical jukebox program created for the 100th Gold Camp Jubilee. The performance celebrates the people, stories, and… [more]
Thu
Jul
2
7:00 PM
Memorial Park Bandshell ·
Rapid City
Jessica Looby performs as part of Rapid City’s multi-day America 250 celebration. [more]
Thu
Jul
2
7:00 PM
Downtown Rapid City ·
Rapid City
The Real America Parade travels through Downtown Rapid City as part of the nation’s 250th birthday celebration. [more]
Thu
Jul
2
7:00 PM
Mount Rushmore ·
Keystone
On July 2, the Memorial grounds will open at 5 am. Starting at 9 am, a full day of interpretive programming will conclude with a patriotic musical performance by the U.S. Air Force Academy Band. Visit… [more]
Thu
Jul
2
9:30 PM
Central High School ·
Rapid City
A large-scale drone light show illuminates the Rapid City sky during the America 250 celebration. [more]
Fri
Jul
3
9:00 AM
Manuel Brothers Park ·
Lead
The Gold Rush Cruisin’ Classics Car Show brings vintage cars, custom rides, and community pride to Manuel Brothers Park during Gold Camp Jubilee. Voting runs from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM, with winners… [more]
Fri
Jul
3
2:00 PM
Main Street Square ·
Rapid City
The Shrine of Democracy Chorus performs patriotic and choral favorites downtown. [more]
Fri
Jul
3
3:00 PM
Main Street Square ·
Rapid City
The Well Done Players perform as part of the America 250 celebration lineup. [more]
Fri
Jul
3
3:00 PM
Main Street Square ·
Rapid City
Dana Wirth performs live at Main Street Square during America 250 festivities. [more]
Fri
Jul
3
4:00 PM
Mount Rushmore ·
Keystone
Fireworks are returning to Mount Rushmore National Memorial in 2026! To celebrate America’s 250th birthday, the National Park Service is partnering with the State of South Dakota for a fantastic… [more]
Fri
Jul
3
6:00 PM
Main Street Square ·
Rapid City
The Rathco performs live at Main Street Square during America 250. [more]
Fri
Jul
3
7:30 PM
Main Street Square ·
Rapid City
Black Hills favorite Brandon Jones headlines an evening performance during America 250. [more]
Fri
Jul
3
9:30 PM
Roundup Grounds ·
Belle Fourche
The Black Hills Roundup Fireworks Show lights up the Belle Fourche sky on the evening of July 3 as part of the historic Black Hills Roundup celebration. [more]
Sat
Jul
4
5:00 AM
Mount Rushmore ·
Keystone
On July 4, the Memorial grounds will open at 5 am. Starting at 9 am, a full day of special events will include presidential reenactors, Indigenous demonstrations, and a performance by the U.S. Air… [more]
Sat
Jul
4
9:00 AM
Manuel Brothers Park ·
Lead
The Gold Camp Jubilee Horseshoe Tournament brings a classic park competition to the Fourth of July schedule in Lead. No preregistration is necessary, making it an easy stop for anyone ready to join… [more]
Sat
Jul
4
9:30 AM
Manuel Brothers Park ·
Lead
Live Like Cash brings skaters, scooters, and bikers to the Manuel Brothers Park skate area for a Fourth of July competition during Gold Camp Jubilee. Registration runs from 9:30 to 11:00 AM, with the… [more]
Sat
Jul
4
10:00 AM
Downtown Custer ·
Custer
Join Custer’s annual Patriot’s Parade as military members, emergency personnel, auxiliaries, marching units, and community participants fill downtown with a celebration of service, patriotism, and… [more]
Sat
Jul
4
10:00 AM
Downtown Hot Springs ·
Hot Springs
The annual Fall River Fourth of July Parade travels through downtown Hot Springs as part of the community’s Independence Day celebration. [more]
Sat
Jul
4
10:10 AM
Downtown Custer ·
Custer
Part of Custer’s Independence Day Celebration. Community groups, families, and patriotic displays make their way through downtown Custer during this annual Fourth of July tradition. [more]
Sat
Jul
4
10:30 AM
Downtown Belle Fourche ·
Belle Fourche
The Black Hills Roundup 4th of July Parade returns to Belle Fourche as the largest Independence Day parade in the Black Hills, featuring marching bands, horses, floats, cowboys, and patriotic… [more]
Sat
Jul
4
11:00 AM
Centenial Park ·
Hot Springs
Classic cars, trucks, and custom vehicles gather in Centennial Park for the annual Show & Shine. [more]
Sat
Jul
4
12:00 PM
Manuel Brothers Park ·
Lead
Gold Camp Jubilee’s Fourth of July celebration includes a scheduled B-1 flyover from the United States Air Force. The flyover adds a patriotic moment to the midday program before music, contests, the… [more]
Sat
Jul
4
12:00 PM
The American Legion Flag Raising and Patriotic Presentation marks the Fourth of July at Davis Ring near the Sanford Lab Homestake Visitor Center. Music and a short patriotic program help anchor the… [more]
Sat
Jul
4
1:00 PM
Centenial Park ·
Hot Springs
Hundreds of numbered rubber ducks race for prizes during one of Hot Springs’ most beloved Independence Day traditions. [more]
Sat
Jul
4
2:30 PM
Main Street Square ·
Rapid City
The US Jazz Orchestra performs live during the America 250 celebration. [more]
Sat
Jul
4
3:00 PM
Memorial Park Bandshell ·
Rapid City
Traditional Native American dance performances are featured as part of the America 250 celebration. [more]
Sat
Jul
4
4:00 PM
Main Street Square ·
Rapid City
Tiffany Johnson performs live at Main Street Square during America 250. [more]
Sat
Jul
4
4:15 PM
Lead Main Street ·
Lead
The Gold Camp Jubilee Parade rolls down Lead Main Street as one of the signature moments of the Fourth of July celebration. Expect small-town pride, local history, and the energy of a community… [more]
Sat
Jul
4
5:30 PM
Main Street Square ·
Rapid City
Johnny Hastings brings his blend of blues, rock, and Americana to America 250. [more]
Sat
Jul
4
7:30 PM
Main Street Square ·
Rapid City
Country star Chancey Williams headlines the America 250 celebration in Downtown Rapid City. [more]
Sat
Jul
4
8:00 PM
The Northern Hills Community Band performs at Davis Ring near the Sanford Lab Homestake Visitor Center before the Gold Camp Jubilee fireworks. The concert adds a traditional patriotic sound to the… [more]
Sat
Jul
4
8:00 PM
Memorial Park Bandshell ·
Rapid City
The Rapid City Municipal Band performs a patriotic Independence Day concert. [more]
Sat
Jul
4
9:00 PM
Centenial Park ·
Hot Springs
Hot Springs closes out its Independence Day celebration with a community fireworks display following a full day of Fourth of July festivities. [more]
Sat
Jul
4
9:30 PM
Gold Camp Jubilee’s fireworks show lights up the Open Cut with some of the biggest echoes and booms in the Black Hills. Viewing is available from the Sanford Lab Homestake Visitor Center, Manuel… [more]
Sat
Jul
4
9:30 PM
Founders Park ·
Rapid City
Rapid City’s Independence Day fireworks display launches from Founders Park. [more]
Sat
Jul
4
9:30 PM
Pageant Hill ·
Custer
Celebrate Independence Day with one of the Black Hills’ most popular fireworks displays. Launched from Pageant Hill at dusk, the show lights up the sky above Custer and can be viewed from locations… [more]
Sun
Jul
5
2:00 PM
Lead-Deadwood High School ·
Lead
Nina McIntire shares Echoes of Lead, a history-through-photos-and-song presentation at Lead-Deadwood High School. The program closes Gold Camp Jubilee weekend with a reflective look at the people… [more]