June 29, 2025:
Discharging fireworks is allowed in Fort Pierre starting today (June 29, 2025) and continuing July 5, 2025, but only certain types of fireworks and only during certain hours.
In Fort Pierre, no bottle rockets less than 14 inches in total length or with a rocket motor length of less than two inches are allowed. No sky lanterns of any type or size are allowed.
Hours for discharging fireworks in Fort Pierre are:
- June 29, 30, July 1, 2 9am–10:30pm CT
- July 3 & 4 9am–midnight CT
- July 5 9am-10:30pm CT
People shooting off fireworks should always be courteous to those around them, as some people and animals are afraid of the sights and sounds created by fireworks. Also be careful and watch for fires.
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June 27, 2025:
As always, Fort Pierre will be a busy place over the Independence Day holiday.
Mayor Gloria Hanson says July 4th starts off with the annual 4 on the 4th event.
Hanson says the annual 4th of July parade starts at 10am CT.
Hanson says this year’s parade marshal had a pretty remarkable day recently at his family owned business.
Again this year, Hanson says there’s going to be a military flyover at noon CT. The planned route is over the Oahe Dam and down Deadwood Avenue.
As for fireworks, Hanson says only certain types of fireworks are allowed and only during certain hours.
People shooting off fireworks should always be courteous to those around them, as some people and animals are afraid of the sights and sounds created by fireworks. Also be careful and watch for fires.
The annual Fort Pierre 4th of July Rodeo will be held at the Stanley County Fairgrounds July 3 and 4. Performances start at 7 o’clock CT each night, with a Slack performance July 3 at 10am CT. Weather permitting, following the rodeo on the 4th, will be the annual Fort Pierre fireworks display.
The parade entry form is available on the Fort Pierre city website. This year’s Parade Marshal is Dennis Hanson.
People on horseback are needed to help carry the 50 state flags. To do so, contact Darby Nutter (605-319-6071) or Kelly Tibbs (605-223-7690).
In Fort Pierre, no bottle rockets less than 14 inches in total length or with a rocket motor length of less than two inches are allowed. No sky lanterns of any type or size are allowed.
Hours for discharging fireworks in Fort Pierre are:
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June 29, 30, July 1, 2 9am–10:30pm CT
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July 3 & 4 9am–midnight CT
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July 5 9am-10:30pm CT
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June 26, 2025:
Fort Pierre will hold its annual Independence Day parade on July 4, 2025, at 10am CT.
The parade entry form is available on the Fort Pierre city website. This year’s Parade Marshal is Dennis Hanson.
People on horseback are needed to help carry the 50 state flags. To do so, contact Darby Nutter (605-319-6071) or Kelly Tibbs (605-223-7690).
There’s going to be a special military flyover at noon CT. The planned route is over the Oahe Dam and down Deadwood Avenue.
The annual Fort Pierre 4th of July Rodeo will be held at the Stanley County Fairgrounds July 3 and 4. Performances start at 7 o’clock CT each night, with a Slack performance July 3 at 10am CT. Weather permitting, following the rodeo on the 4th, will be the annual Fort Pierre fireworks display.
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