There are some unique and interesting things that you can do in South Dakota to celebrate the Fourth of July. Home to Mount Rushmore and Wall Drug, South Dakota is also the state where you'll find the geographic center of the nation, in Belle Fourche. What better place to celebrate our nation's birth than at its heart? Follow these steps to find out how you could spend the Fourth of July in South Dakota. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Attend a rodeo. There are at least three rodeos traditionally held over the Fourth of July in South Dakota. There's the Annual Black Hills Round-up in Belle Fourche, the Annual Bull Stampede Rodeo in Mobridge, and the Fourth of July Rodeo in Fort Pierre, which features a parade, 3 different rodeos and fireworks.
2. See the fireworks over Mount Rushmore. The annual event includes both an afternoon and an evening of entertainment and live music.
3. Participate in the Deadwood Whole Bench of Fun Auction.
4. Host your own Fourth of July barbecue and party, complete with fireworks.
5. Have a Fourth of July campout at one of the South Dakota State Parks.
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