Whether you live here in the Black Hills area or just come for the summer fun, there’s no denying that this is a great season to be in South Dakota! Independence Day is just one of the great annual celebrations around the area. Once here, you will know why so many homeowners own vacation homes in the beautiful Black Hills and Rapid City areas. You may even want to look at a few vacation homes yourself while here!
Spearfish City Park
Ready for some good old-fashioned fun with the kids? Join Spearfish in their annual Ice Cream Social and Floating Parade for some cool fun! Bring an inner-tube to Spearfish City Park (no registration required) at 1pm for their annual Ice Cream Social followed with decorating your inner-tube, and yourself, to the theme of “125th Birthday Style”. The free floating parade will start at 2:45pm – tubers will enter the creek at the location marked near the South Park shelter and will exit where marked at the creek bank, before the falls. Come early to get a good spot for you and the family and be ready to show off your tube creation! Admission: Free
Mount Rushmore
What better way to celebrate our country’s independence than at Mount Rushmore; one of our National treasures! It’s a 2-day celebration starting on July 3 with live music from local musicians and the Ellsworth Air Force Band as well as performances along the Avenue of the Flags, Military honors, a flag folding ceremony, Declaration of Independence reading and many other activities. The kids and plane enthusiasts alike with be thrilled to see a US Air Force flyover in the afternoon and evenings before the monument lighting!
The entire celebration is dedicated to honoring the veterans and active duty members of our military. At this time, the fireworks celebration is on hold due to the fragility of the forest lands. There are, however, surrounding Black Hills communities that can offer responsible firework displays and all celebrations have been coordinated with the area towns so you won’t miss anything! Admission: Parking Fee – $11
Crazy Horse Memorial
“Legends in Light” is an awesome multimedia laser-light show that is being presented nightly, at dark, now through Native Americans’ Day in October. The show turns the mountainside into giant 500-foot “screen” showing how the memorial will look once completed and shares the story of the heritage, culture and contributions made by Native Americans in our society.
Colorful animations, sound effects and laser beams choreographed to music will be sure to catch everyone’s attention. If you think you’ve seen Crazy Horse already, you must check out this ever-evolving memorial in a whole new light! Admission: Varies
Whether you are looking for a year-around home, land, investment or vacation home, our expertise in the Black Hills or Rapid City markets will ensure you a stress-free experience. Contact me, Jim Peterson, at (605) 574-4444 or email me to discuss how I can help you with all your real estate needs. My office is in the heart of Hill City and as a tourist spot, restrooms are hard to find – mine are always open for your convenience!
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