Here Are The 8 Best Fourth Of July Fireworks In South Dakota

Few holidays are more traditional than good ol’ July 4th. Independence Day represents everything we are as a nation, and on this one special summer day, we come together to celebrate it. In honor of this time of year, I’ve found a small handful of truly amazing fireworks shows in South Dakota – all of which are worth traveling for, so good luck choosing just one! If you’re Googling things like where to watch fireworks near me, no worries – you’ve found a very helpful starting-off point. Let’s get ready to celebrate summer in South Dakota in the most American of ways!

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The legendary Uncle Sam Jam is held every year, and this year it's back and better than ever! Taking place on July 4th and going from 6 p.m. until 11 p.m., this one's a super-fun, family-oriented festival the whole crew will love. This year's festivities take place at the Dacotah Bank Center and should be excellent for memory making.

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This super-fun family festival extravaganza begins at 9 a.m., bright and early, with a fun junior ranger program for the kids. From there, you can expect music, games, food trucks, and lots more. This is one of those ultra-wonderful events that I'm pretty sure the entire family will agree on - and we all know how uncommon THAT is. These awesome 4th of July fireworks in South Dakota top off the event in a grand finale at 10 p.m. Best of all, it's free!

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Happening yearly in downtown Custer, the amazing Custer's Old Time Fourth of July Celebration is yet another must-do - the hardest part about this holiday's gonna be picking just ONE event to attend. It all begins at 10 a.m. with a SUPER cool jet flyover, and activities continue well into the evening, with the fireworks show at 9:30 p.m. There will be lots of food, including a hot dog stand, and plenty of fun stuff to do leading up to the main event.

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The 3rd of July Freedom Festival takes place over Mina Lake and is outrageously photogenic. There will be lots of activities for the kids, like fishing, lunch, a fun run, and more. For the adults, expect food vendors and good times with live music, and the ol' fireworks show at dusk. Remember that this one takes place on the third, not the fourth - and plan accordingly!

5. Black Hills Roundup

This one’s an ultimate delight for pyrofanatics, considering it’s one of – if not THE – the largest fireworks shows in South Dakota. Taking place on July 2nd and 3rd following a rootin’, tootin’ rodeo, this awe-inspiring show takes place directly in front of the grandstands of the Roundup Rodeo arena. This event is free, but donations to help things run are always appreciated.

6. Gold Camp Jubilee

The town of Lead is a truly delightful one, and it only gets better in the summer thanks to an incredible, all-American fireworks show sure to dazzle the whole family. This year’s festivities take place on July 3rd and 4th, and with vendors and life entertainment, you just can’t go wrong. There’s something truly jaw-dropping about hearing the explosions echo off the rock faces. It’s an experience! Fireworks are at 9:30 p.m. on the 4th. Visit the official Gold Camp Jubilee website to learn all about this year’s festivities as they develop.

7. Wylie Park 4th of July Celebration

Taking place at, appropriately, Wylie Park, the fun family event known as the Wylie Park 4th of July Celebration starts at 7 p.m. with a performance by Storybook Land Theatre and ends with fireworks at dusk. With live music and fun for all, there’s no chances of being bored by this delightful tradition.

8. Independence Day Celebration at Lake Mitchell

Another lakefront show? Yes, please! As a tradition going on for more than 30 years, this awesome festival is just more of the same amazing fun it’s always been. With boat parades and other shenanigans going on all day, the main show starts at 9 p.m. and features 20 minutes of music and magic. It’s also free – so yeehaw! Head out to Lake Mitchell and enjoy.

So, there you have ’em – a small handful of amazing 4th of July events in South Dakota. If you’re searching for where to watch fireworks near me, I hope this awesome list makes for an excellent jump-off point! There are always amazing things to do in South Dakota, and we take our July 4th holiday very seriously. After all, it’s one of the high points of the year! Do you have a favorite fireworks display in South Dakota that I didn’t mention? Tell me about it in the comments!