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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. Stay tuned for all the birthday bash details!

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!

Fireworks at Rapid City Elks Golf Course | TBA

Official Rapid City Fireworks Show at Executive Golf Course | TBA

Arrowhead Country Club Fireworks Show | TBA

Black Hills Speedway Fireworks Show | TBA

Post 22 Baseball Firecracker Tournament Firework Display | TBA

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 | TBA

Belle Fourche Fireworks Show Following the Black Hills Roundup | TBA

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

Hot Springs City Shop Fireworks | 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

More Things to Do

Make your way to these patriotic stops for a fun-filled Independence Day weekend.

City Of Presidents

Tour the City of Presidents, a series of life-sized bronze statues of past American…

Mount Rushmore

Visiting a national memorial can be breathtaking, especially when it involves 60-feet…