Sioux Falls 4th of July Is Packed with Events

Sioux Falls has lots of events planned for the 4th of July 2025. America's Independence Day celebration in Sioux Falls will include watermelon rolls, community lunch, swimming, fishing, live music, and an Open Street event. (details below)

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Watermelon Rolls, Free Fishing, Open Streets & More Family Fun

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Sioux Falls 4th of July Celebration Schedule from the City of Sioux Falls:

Sunday, June 29:

8:00 PM - Municipal Band Performance at Terrace Park Band Shell.

Monday, June 30:

6-8:00 PM - Patriotic Kick-Off at Jacobson Plaza at the Falls: Family activities including crafts and history trivia.

Tuesday, July 1:

3-:00 PM & 6-8:00 PM - American Field Day at The Westside Recreation Center: Classic games and competitions.

Wednesday, July 2:

6:00 PM - 4th of July Celebration Cornhole Tournament at Jacobson Plaza: Teams of two (ages 18+). Registration Required.

Thursday, July 3:

5:30 PM - Patriotic Bike Parade at Jacobson Plaza: Participants (ages 6+) are invited to decorate their bicycles or scooters, then parade around the Skate Ribbon.

Friday, July 4 (Independence Day):

11:00 AM - Community Lunch (Levitt Bandshell Downtown Sioux Falls): Lunch for the first 2,000 attendees
3:30-5:00 PM - Free Swimming at Terrace Park Family Aquatic Center: Complimentary admission including Wibit inflatables and other games with a patriotic theme.
5-8:00 PM - July Open Streets (Phillips Avenue between 6th and 7th Streets): Pedestrian activation with various games and activities brought to you by Downtown Sioux Falls and South Dakota AARP.
7:00 PM - Andrea Ross and her Orchestra at the Levitt at the Falls: Free performance by acclaimed vocalist Andrea Ross as a part of the 2025 Levitt Concert Series.
10:00 PM - Sioux Falls 2025 Fireworks Display at the W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds.

Saturday, July 5:

9-11:00 PM - Free Fishing Fun at Family Park: Free fishing opportunity brought to you by South Dakota Game Fish and Parks. Poles/bait provided on a first-come, first-served basis.

1-3:30 PM - Watermelon Roll at Tuthill Park: Bring your watermelons for a rolling competition. Prizes will be awarded to the top three watermelons that achieve the farthest and shortest rolls.

No 4th of July Parade in Sioux Falls This Year

NOTE: For the first time in years, Sioux Falls will not see the annual 4th of July parade. According to the City of Sioux Falls website, the parade will not take place in 2025, citing a "low number of parade entrants."

"Due to the low number of parade entrants, the Independence Day Celebration Parade in downtown Sioux Falls will not be held this year. This adjustment aims to encourage residents to participate in other July 4 events, like the Levitt concert or the Open Streets event."