Your Guide to Rapid City Firework Celebrations

We infuse patriotism into every day of the year, and come Independence Day, we go all out. In 2026, it will be even bigger and better to celebrate America's 250th birthday!

Fireworks at Mount Rushmore 

Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with a bang. The lottery ticket entry will be open from April 8 at 8:00 a.m. MT to April 12 at 9:59 p.m. MT through Recreation.gov.

In the City

We've not only got one, but five firework shows within the city ready to light up the night sky. There's enough to keep you busy all weekend. No shortage of celebrating here!

Post 22 Baseball Firecracker Tournament Firework Display | July 2

Black Hills Speedway Fireworks Show | July 3

Official Rapid City Fireworks Show at Executive Golf Course | July 4

Fireworks at Rapid City Elks Golf Course | July 4

Arrowhead Country Club Fireworks Show | July 4

In the Black Hills

Feeling extra patriotic? Check back for other 4th of July happenings at surrounding communities within the Black Hills.

Spearfish Sasquatch Baseball Fireworks Game | July 2

Belle Fourche Fireworks Show Following the Black Hills Roundup | July 3

Custer's Fourth of July Celebration | July 4

Deadwood's July 4th Celebration | July 4

Devils Tower Fireworks show at Devils Tower KOA | July 4

Fall River 4th of July (Hot Springs) | July 4

Interior 4th of July Celebration | July 4

Lead Fireworks over the Open Cut | July 4

Piedmont Park Fireworks | July 4

Sturgis Fireworks Display | July 4

Wall Fireworks @ Community Golf Course | TBA