In honor of Independence Day and the upcoming holiday weekend, almost every Black Hills community has something special planned. In some towns it’s a parade, while others are having rodeos. Ice cream socials, military tributes, music, craft fairs and fireworks galore. There is something for everyone. Below is a roundup of all of the 2010 Independence Weekend events we could track down. If you know of others happening in the area, please post them in the comments section below. Enjoy!

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June 30-July 4: Black Hills Round Up, Belle Fourche

• Carnival runs daily from June 30 through July 4.
• June 30: Cattle drive in downtown Belle Fourche (2:30 p.m.).
• July 1: Black Hills Ranch Rodeo (7 p.m.) & Barbecue (5 p.m.) at Roundup Grounds. Also PRCA slack, cowboy auction, steer roping.
• July 2: First rodeo performance (7 p.m.) with Miss Rodeo SD coronation and rodeo dance (10 p.m.). Also, mutton busting, golf tournament, a military tribute & beer tent.
• July 3: Second rodeo performance (7:30 p.m.) and evening fireworks at the rodeo grounds. Colgate Country Showdown Finals in Herrmann Park at 2 p.m. Also, wine tasting, military tribute, high school challenge of champions.
• July 4: Roundup Parade at 10:30 a.m., free concert by Putnam, Boyd, Bristow & Connor at noon at Herrmann Park Band Shell, and final rodeo performance (2 p.m.). Also, military tribute and B-1B flyover.
• More info: www.blackhillsroundup.com

July 1-4: Gold Camp Jubilee, Parade & Fireworks, Lead

• July 1: Terry Peak Chair Lift Rides from 1-4 p.m.; Beer Garden, vendors open at 4 p.m.; poker tournament at 6:30 p.m.; karaoke in the beer tent at 7 p.m.
• July 2: Terry Peak Chair Lift Rides from 1-4 p.m.; Kim Reller Memorial 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament; Beer Garden & vendors at 4 p.m.; Startz-N-Ends performs from 7 p.m.-midnight.
• July 3: Mile High Show N’ Shine judging 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., awards at 4 p.m.; Les Roselles and the Straight Shooters perform from noon-4 p.m.; street dance 7 p.m.-midnight.
• July 4: Rod & Gun Club breakfast from 7-10:30 a.m., Masonic Temple Horseshoe Tournament at 9 a.m., sand volleyball tournament, 7 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.; vendors open at 10 a.m.; LAR & the Lounge Lizards perform in beer tent, noon to 4 p.m.; parade in Deadwood at 3 p.m.; parade in Lead at 4 p.m.; Brock Finn & Band perform in beer tent, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Northern Hills Community Band performs in band shelter at 8 p.m.; fireworks over the Open Cut at dusk.
• More info: www.leadmethere.org or 605-584-1100.

July 2: Fireworks at the Speedway, Rapid City
Fireworks follow the races.
More info: www.blackhillsspeedwayhalfmile.com or 605-721-1675.

July 2-4: Old Time Country Fair & Fireworks, Custer
Three-day event with a craft fair, musical entertainment, ice cream/refreshments, chuckwagon cookout, kids activities and more at the 1881 Custer County Courthouse. Fireworks take place at dusk on July 4 on Pageant Hill.
More info: www.1881courthousemuseum.com

July 2-4: 11th annual Rosebud Casino pow wow, Rosebud
Vendors, camping, food. Fireworks at dusk on July 4.
More info: www.rosebudcasino.com or 1-800-786-7673.

July 3: Fourth of July at the Elks Lodge, Rapid City
All-day event begins at noon, July 3. Egg toss, putting contests, fishing derby, hayrides, bouncy castle and much more. Fireworks at dusk.
More info: www.rcelks.org or 605-393-0383.

July 3: Fireworks at Fitzimmons Field, Rapid City
Fireworks after the American Legion Post 22 baseball game.

July 3-4: Celebration in Hot Springs

• July 3: Kidney Springs Craft & Art Fair, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Evening street dance at Centennial Park.
• July 4: Firecracker 10K/5K and Main Street Mile. 10K/5K begins at 7 a.m., Main Street Mile begins at 8:15 a.m.; both start at Chautauqua Park. Registration is 6 a.m. Awards, T-shirts, refreshments, drawings for pies. Ecumenical church service at 9 a.m. in Centennial Park. Kidney Springs Craft & Art Fair from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., parade at 10 a.m., community barbecue from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. (Mueller Center, $1). FireQuacker Duck Race at 1 p.m. on Fall River, downtown. Tickets available at chamber office and visitor centers. Demolition Derby at 2 p.m. at Hwy. 18 Bypass. Concert by community band & chorus at 8 p.m. in Pamida parking lot. Fireworks at dusk at Hwy. 18 Bypass.
• More info: www.hotsprings-sd.com or 605-745-4140.

July 3-4 Independence Day at Mount Rushmore

*NO FIREWORKS AT THE MEMORIAL THIS YEAR DUE TO BARK BEETLE INFESTATION AND FOREST CONDITIONS

• Saturday, July 3: Events begin at 9 a.m., included are folk dances, hoop dancer, Native American music, ranger studio talk, presidential re-enactors giving autographs. Amphitheater events begin at 4:30 p.m. with welcome from park superintendent, Junior Ranger swearing-in, B1-B Lancer Bomber fly-over at 5 p.m., Veterans’ recognition at 7:25 p.m., 28th Bomb Wing Commander address at 7:55 p.m., bomber fly-over at 8 p.m., Black Hills Symphony concert at 8:15 p.m., sculpture lighting at 9:15 p.m.
• Sunday, July 4: Events begin at 10:15 a.m., included are children’s entertainment, native music, presidential re-enactors giving autographs, and lighting program at 9 p.m.
• More info: www.nps.gov/moru

July 4: Fourth of July in Piedmont
Library book sale, silent auction and bake sale from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Parade at 1 p.m., car show in the park. Fireworks at dusk at The Barn Bar.
More info: 605-787-5458

July 4: Fourth of July in Spearfish
Decorated floats on Jackson Blvd. and Main Street; parade at 1 p.m.; ends with an ice cream social in City Park.
More info: www.visitspearfish.com or 866-349-2576.

July 4: Wasta Independence Day Celebration, Wasta
Parade at 10:30 a.m., lunch in the park at 11 a.m., old time games for kids at 1 p.m., talent show at 7 p.m., fireworks at dusk.

July 4: Independence Day Celebration, Memorial Park, Rapid City
Starts at 4 p.m. with Family Roots Fun Run/Walk. Food and craft booths, beer garden, large fun area with inflatables, kids’ activities, music by The Commodities and Phat City Funk and cultural entertainment. Fireworks at 10 p.m.
More info: www.downtownrapidcity.com or 605-716-7979.

July 4: Fireworks at Arrowhead Country Club, Rapid City
Fireworks at dark. Fireworks can be seen from several areas of Rapid City near the country club, however there will not be general public access to the course during the display.
More info: 605-342-6477

July 4: Fourth of July in Sturgis
Fireworks at dusk at Sturgis fairgrounds.
More info: www.sturgis-sd.org or 605-347-2556.

July 4: Fireworks at Devils Tower
Devils Tower KOA, Hulett, Wyo., hosts a free barbecue at 6 p.m., karaoke from 6 p.m. to dark, fireworks at dark.
More info: www.devilstowerkoa.com or 307-467-5395

July 4: Fireworks at Newcastle, Wyoming
Fireworks display at dusk at Weston County Fairgrounds.
More info: 307-746-2739