Come celebrate our nation’s independence with loads of entertainment this Independence Day in Historic Deadwood! Crazy Daze Sidewalk Sales can be found throughout downtown Deadwood all day on Saturday, July 4. Watch history re-enacted by the famed Deadwood Alive troupe, taking a Shootout! to Main Street near Wall Street at 2 p.m.
Enjoy an Independence Day Parade on Deadwood’s Historic Main Street at 3 p.m. Staging for the parade will begin at 2 p.m. at the Days of ’76 arena. The parade will begin at the Days of ’76 Event Complex and continue up Main Street to Pine Street, where the route will turn left to Sherman Street and will turn left again to return to the Days of ’76 Event Complex. Following the parade, live music will be held at Deadwood’s newest entertainment destination, Outlaw Square. If a business, group or individual would like to be part of the parade, please call the Deadwood Chamber at 578-1876. There’s no charge to be in the parade and all are invited to participate.
Following the parade, don’t miss Deadwood Alive Shootout(s)! on Historic Main Street at 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. See the 4 p.m. show on Historic Main Street in front of the Bodega and Saloon No. 10, and the 6 p.m. show in front of the Historic Franklin Hotel and Outlaw Square.
Local bands Hot City Soul and Tie Dye Volcano take the stage as part of Outlaw Square’s Independence Day live music lineup to take place after Deadwood’s Independence Day Parade, from 4 – 8 p.m. The public is welcome to bring blankets and chairs to enjoy the music on the turf!
Then, stick around after the concert to watch the recording of the Mt Rushmore fireworks show on the Outlaw Square jumbotron big screen!
All Independence Day events are free of charge and open to the public!
For all events in Deadwood during this COVID era, we remind people to practice proper protocols including social distancing and being mindful of those around you. Deadwood City event planners recognize concerns regarding the spread of COVID-19, and urge event attendees to take personal precautions as they see fit. As we continue to strive to get back to normal, the Deadwood Chamber of Commerce encourages individuals to weigh their personal risk factors when deciding whether or not to attend Deadwood events. Guidelines adopted by the City of Deadwood set forth to encourage extensive measures practiced for safety of residents, businesses and guests with regards to Covid-19 can be found here.
Contact the Deadwood Chamber of Commerce at (605) 578-1876 for more information, or visit Deadwood.com.
