A guide to Aberdeen-area July 4th events, from fireworks to the Sitting Bull Stampede Rodeo
With July 4 on Monday, there are many holiday-related events in and around the Aberdeen area this weekend.
A rundown of many activities follows.
Friday
Eurekafest: Royalty coronation at 2 p.m. Food vendors and beer garden open at 5 p.m. Music from 7-11 p.m. by Clifford Entert (DJ).
Stock car racing: 7 p.m., Brown County Speedway. Races followed by fireworks display. Adults $15, kids 13-15 $10, 12 and younger are free.
Storybook Land Theatre: 7 p.m. performance at Storybook Land Castle in Wylie Park.
Barstool Prophets: 9 p.m., Crossing Bar, Mina.
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Saturday
Eurekafest: 8-9:30 a.m. breakfast at the senior center; food vendors and beer garden open at 10 a.m.; parade begins at 10 a.m.; lego contest and car show at 11 a.m.; 1 p.m. Salute to Red, White and Blue program featuring VJ Smith at 1 p.m. Performance by Cameron Gauger at 2:15 p.m. and bingo at 3:30 p.m. Bellamy Brothers concert at 7 p.m. at the baseball stadium.
Sitting Bull Stampede Rodeo: 7:30 p.m., Mobridge Rodeo Arena. Carnival throughout the day at rodeo grounds. Tent dance featuring music by Retroactive after the rodeo.
Redfield: Kathy Maddox memorial 5K run/mile walk. Registration is 7 a.m. at the Redfield Armory, 309 W. Third St. Race time is 8 a.m. Registration is $20.
Elm Lake: Paddleboat Poker Run with 2 p.m. registration at Elm Lake Resort, 3 p.m. launch. Any non-motorized boat can be used. Cost is $10 for Elm Lake Association members and $15 for non-members.
Leola Fourth of July Bash: 5 p.m.-2 a.m. Picnic outside of Billy's Bar & Grill, live music by Avenger Joe, fireworks.
Sunday
Eurekafest: Breakfast at the senior center from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. At 2 p.m., Old Time Religion church service featuring local musicians.
Mina Lake Freedom Festival: 10 a.m.-noon, kids fishing. Registration at 9 a.m. at the public boat launch, kids free lunch at Wakeside at noon for ages 12 and under, kids fun zone from noon to 2 p.m. at Wakeside. Freedom flight at 8 p.m. featuring local and regional antique aircraft. Live music by Avenger Joe from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Fireworks at 10 p.m.
Richmond Lake: Fireworks display at dusk, Edwards Preserve Point.
Redfield: Fireworks at dusk over Redfield Lake, 38463, U.S. Highway 212.
Sitting Bull Stampede Rodeo: 7:30 p.m., Mobridge Rodeo Arena. Carnival throughout the day at rodeo grounds. Tent dance featuring music by Retroactive after the rodeo. Main Street parade at 4 p.m.
Monday
Mina Lake 5: 5K run, 2-mile walk and kids fun run at M Station. Registration is at 8 a.m., $20 per adult, $10 per child and $50 per family. Five-kilometer run begins at 9 a.m., walk begins at 9:05 a.m. and kid's run begins at 10 a.m.
Redfield: July 4 parade at 10 a.m. The parade route is from Third Street East to Eighth Avenue South through Main Street, to Fifth Avenue, to First Street West to 12th Avenue West.
July 4 parade: 10 a.m. parade through the Rolling Hills Subdivision on Shortridge, Nicklaus, Stewart East and West Palmer streets near Rolling Hills Golf Course.
Sitting Bull Stampede Rodeo: 7:30 p.m., Mobridge Rodeo Arena. Carnival throughout the day at rodeo grounds. Fireworks after the rodeo.
Aberdeen Fourth of July Celebration: At Storybook Land/Wylie Park. Storybook Land Theatre performance at 5 p.m. at Storybook Land Castle. Aberdeen municipal band performs at 8:30 p.m. Wylie Park fireworks begin at dusk.
Aqua Addicts Ski Show: 7 p.m. at Dahme Lake, 3301 S. U.S. Highway 281. Cost is $5 for adults and $3 for children.
Eurekafest: Fireworks at dusk over Eureka's East Lake.
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Fireworks safety encouraged
For those who plan to light fireworks, Aberdeen Fire & Rescue reminds residents that the use of fireworks inside the city limits is prohibited. The only exceptions are sparklers, snakes and other fireworks that don't have an audible sound, projectile or launching component.
Here are some safety tips offered by the fire department for those using fireworks:
Never allow children to play with or ignite fireworks.
While legal in town, sparklers can be dangerous as they can reach 1,200 degrees and can easily cause burns.
Use only firework purchased from a licensed retailer. Homemade or altered fireworks are both illegal and dangerous.
Follow all warnings and instructions.
Check weather conditions prior to lighting fireworks.
Make sure people are out of range before lighting fireworks.
Light fireworks only on smooth, flat surfaces and away from the house and flammable materials like dry leaves.
Never try to relight "dud" fireworks.
Have water, sand or a fire extinguisher handy in case there's a fire.
Extinguish fireworks before disposing of them in the trash.
If someone is burned, cool the burn with lots of cool water and seek medical attention.
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