Sioux Falls Hosts Week of Events for Independence Day *Correction

Published on June 10, 2025

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The City of Sioux Falls announced a full week of Independence Day celebrations, running June 29 through July 5. This schedule offers many ways for families and friends to gather around Sioux Falls to enjoy events while reflecting on the freedom and liberty that define the United States.

This year’s celebration includes a variety of free events happening throughout the week hosted by Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation and partners. Expect musical performances at the Levitt at the Falls and by the Municipal Band. Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation will also host special events like a watermelon roll and a patriotic bike parade. Parks and Recreation will also provide a period of free swimming at Terrace Park and free fishing at Family Park. The week-long provide an opportunity to showcase the city's brand-new park, Jacobson Plaza while celebrating Independence Day. 

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.

Here’s a full schedule of events to celebrate Independence Day:

Sunday, June 29:

Monday, June 30:

  • 6-8 p.m. | Patriotic Kick-Off at Jacobson Plaza at the Falls: Family activities including crafts and history trivia.

Tuesday, July 1:

  • 3-5 p.m. & 6-8 p.m. | American Field Dayat The Westside Recreation Center: Classic games and competitions.

Wednesday, July 2:

Thursday, July 3:

  • 5:30 p.m. | 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 a.m. | Community Lunch (Along Phillips Avenue between 4th and 5th Street): Lunch for first 2,000 attendees on Phillips Avenue.
  • 3:30-5 p.m. | Free Swimming at Terrace Park Family Aquatic Center: Complimentary admission including Wibit inflatables and other games with a patriotic theme.
  • 5-8 p.m. | 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 p.m. | 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.

Saturday, July 5:

  • 9-11 a.m. | Free Fishing Fun at Family Park: Free fishing opportunity brought to you by SD Game Fish and Parks. Poles/bait provided on first-come, first-served basis.
  • 1-3:30 p.m. | 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.

For more information about this year’s Independence Day events, go to siouxfalls.gov/july4.

 

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