Your guide to 2025 firework shows
We infuse patriotism into every day of the year, and come Independence Day, we go all out. Join us in honoring America with a spectacular lineup of fun and firework celebrations in Rapid City and the Black Hills area. This isn’t just a celebration–it’s a legendary display of our love for freedom!
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!
- Black Hills Speedway Fireworks Show | July 4
- Post 22 Baseball Firecracker Tournament Firework Display | July 5
- Fireworks at Rapid City Elks Golf Course | July 3
- Official Rapid City Fireworks Show at Executive Golf Course | July 4
- Arrowhead Golf Course 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.
- Belle Fourche Fireworks Show Following the Black Hills Roundup | July 2 -3
- City of Sturgis Fireworks Display | June 28
- Spearfish Sasquatch Baseball Fireworks Games | June 27 & July 5
- Deadwood’s July 4th Celebration | July 4
- Interior 4th of July Celebration | July 4
- Custer’s Fourth of July Celebration | July 4
- Lead Fireworks over the Open Cut | July 4
- Hot Springs City Shop Fireworks | July 4
- Piedmont Park Fireworks | July 4
- Devils Tower Fireworks Show at Devils Tower KOA | July 4
Fireworks return to Mount Rushmore in 2026!
Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with a bang. Stay tuned for all the birthday bash details!
In Rapid City
- July 4, Black Hills Speedway, Fireworks Show following the Race
- July 5, Fitzgerald Post 22 Stadium, Fireworks Show following the Firecracker Tournament Game
- July 3, Rapid City Elks Golf Course, 9:25 pm, Fireworks Show
- July 4, Rapid City’s Executive Golf Course, 9:30 pm, Fireworks Show
- July 4, Arrowhead Golf Course, Dusk, Fireworks Show – Members Only
In the Black Hills area:
- Belle Fourche – July 2 and 3, 10 pm, Fireworks Show at the Roundup Grounds Grandstand following the Rodeo
- Custer – July 4, 9:30 pm, 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, Dusk, Fireworks display at the Rodeo Grounds
- Lead – July 4, Dusk, Fireworks display over the Open Cut at Sanford Lab Homestake Visitor Center
- Piedmont – July 4, Dusk, Fireworks Show at Piedmont Park
- Spearfish – July 5, Fireworks Show following the Spearfish Sasquatch vs. Casper Spuds Baseball Game at Black Hills Energy Stadium
- Sturgis – July 4, Dusk, 4th of July Fireworks over the Fairgrounds
4th of July parades & Independence Day celebrations 2025
- Belle Fourche – July 1–5, Black Hills Roundup
- Custer – July 4–5, Custer’s Fourth of July Celebration
- Deadwood – July 4–5, Independence Day Parade and Freedom Weekend Celebration
- Hill City – July 4, Star-Spangled Independence Holiday Celebration
- Hot Springs – July 3–4, Fall River 4th of July
- Interior – July 4, 4th of July Interior, SD
- Lead – July 3–5, Gold Camp Jubilee
- Mount Rushmore – July 3, Mount Rushmore Independence Day
- Piedmont – July 4, Independence Day Parade & Festivities
- Spearfish – July 4, 12 pm, 4th of July Parade