You Won’t Want To Miss These Incredible Fireworks Shows In South Dakota This Year

The Fourth of July is right around the corner. We hope you’re making plans to celebrate our country’s independence and make plenty of great memories with loved ones. One of the best parts of this holiday is the magnificent fireworks displays around the state. There’s nothing like lying a blanket in the cool summer air, watching the vibrant pyrotechnics above you going off to patriotic music, right? In 2016, we gave you a list of fireworks shows to help you plan your festivities – and this year you might be wondering “Where are the best fireworks near me this year?” Here’s a comprehensive list of fireworks shows around the state Fourth of July.

Here are highlights from five of the largest celebrations. You’ll find a complete listing below.

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You definitely want to plan to attend this rodeo, which is one of the oldest continuously held in the whole country. The rodeo starts on June 30th and runs through July 3rd. Admission is $25 for reserved seating; $20 for general admission; $10 for kids general admission.

Where: 415 5th Avenue, Belle Fourche. When: Fireworks on Monday, July 3rd after the rodeo.

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The Sioux Falls Jaycees hosts its annual 4th of July Celebration with a carnival, tons of family activities and plenty of patriotic live music.

Where: W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds 100 N Lyon Blvd, Sioux Falls. When: Fireworks on Tuesday, July 4th at dusk.

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The festivities in Hot Springs start at 6:00 am with the Firecracker Mile 5k and 10k, and last all day. Enjoy the parade, community picnic and Firequacker rubber duck race in Fall River.

Where: Highway18 Bypass, Hot Springs. When: Fireworks on Tuesday, July 4th at dusk.

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The three-day celebration in Lead starts on July 2nd. This fun festival includes plenty of food, live entertainment, community events and a parade.

Where: Over the Open Cut in Lead. When: Fireworks on Tuesday, July 4th at dusk.

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Celebrations in Fort Pierre start on July 2nd with a rodeo, and continue over the weekend with a backyard BBQ competition, parade, barn dance and fun run.

Where: Stanley County Fair Grounds, 310 Casey Tibbs Street, Fort Pierre. When: Fireworks on Tuesday, July 4th at 9:00 pm.

Here’s a list of other fireworks displays throughout the state:

Brookings County

Brookings, July 4th, Swiftel Center. Tons of activities for the kids; a beer garden and concessions for adults.

Clay County

Vermillion, July 4th, Barstow Park, fireworks at dusk. The celebration starts at 6:00 pm with a hot dog eating contest, beer garden, inflatables for the kids and more.

Custer County

Custer, July 4th, Pageant Hill at dusk. Two day celebration with a festival, parade and more.

Davison County

Mitchell, July 4th, over Mitchell Lake, fireworks at dusk.

Jackson County

Interior, July 4th, rodeo grounds, fireworks after rodeo. Parade, potluck in the park, rodeo, fireworks and a street dance party.

Lincoln County

Lennox, July 4th, high school parking lot, fireworks after band concert.

Minnehaha County

Garretson, July 4th, football field, 9:30 pm.

Moody County

Flandreau, July 4th, Royal River Casino, fireworks at dusk. Enjoy beer, hot dogs and brats before the celebration.

Pennington County

Box Elder Bash, July 1st, fireworks at dark. Parade, water fight, demolition derby and concert. Adults $10; Children $5; Military discount.

Independence Day At Elks Golf Course, July 3rd, fireworks at dusk. Events include a kids fishing contest, bouncy house and live music.

Executive Golf Course, July 4th, 9:00 pm. You can view these fireworks from Founder’s Park, Memorial Park or Rushmore Plaza Civic Center.

Yankton County

Yankton, July 4th, Riverside Park. Fireworks at 10:00 pm. Get there early at 8:00 pm for live music and food truck vendors.

We’ve tried to be as thorough as possible, but if we’ve missed a fireworks show in your community, please tell us in the comments so we can add it here!

We hope you have a safe, wonderful Fourth of July celebration!