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Mayor Huether’s Fourth of July Parade and Picnic Tuesday, July 4, along Phillips Avenue and at Falls Park
U.S.S. South Dakota Battleship Memorial 12th Street and Kiwanis Avenue The U.S.S. South Dakota Battleship was the most decorated battleship of World War II. It fought in every major naval battle in the Pacific from 1942–1945. Visit this museum and memorial to our state’s namesake. MAY 1–SEP 30 Daily 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. .............FREE
Flag Day Event
Veterans’ Memorial Park Join us to celebrate Flag Day at Veterans’ Memorial Park as we honor our nation’s greatest symbol, the American flag. A patriotic concert saluting our veterans is planned. JUN 14 Wed 7 p.m..................................FREE
Battleship Memorial Reunion Sioux Falls Municipal Band concert at 10 a.m. JUL 8 Sat 10 a.m. ...............................FREE
POW/MIA Ceremony
Veterans’ Memorial Park POW/MIA Recognition Day is held each year on the third Friday of September. The day is meant to pay special recognition to all those U.S. men and women who have been held as prisoners of war and especially those who remain unaccounted for. Veterans’ Memorial Park beautifully honors our military peoples’ service and sacrifice. SEP 15 Fri 6:30 p.m. ............................FREE
Veterans’ Memorial Park
1021 West Baily Street Heroes come in many forms and all deserve a permanent place of recognition in Veterans’ Memorial Park. Honor a patriot, thank a loved one, or distinguish yourself. Military or civilian, a paver is the perfect way to show your support. Pavers make the perfect gifts for graduations, retirements, anniversaries, holidays, celebrations, memorials, and more. Each personalized limestone paver is placed in Veterans’ Memorial Park. These custom-engraved pavers make meaningful and memorable gifts for every occasion. Placing a paver will not only go toward a great cause, it is a gift that will last for generations to come. Forms are available for download on our website, or call the Park Office for details at 605-367-8222.
Register now for the fun run/walk (#150000) and parade entries (#110000). Details for the entire day and maps are online at www.siouxfalls.org/july4. 7:30 a.m. ........Walk-up registration for Fun Run/ JOIN Walk by Falls Overlook Cafe’ THE 8 a.m. ............Fun Run/Walk begins by FUN! Falls Overlook Cafe’ 10 a.m. ..........Parade begins, northbound along Phillips Avenue beginning at 13th Street 11 a.m. ..........Lunch is served for the first 5,000 attendees, north side of Falls Park 11 a.m. ..........Sioux Falls Municipal Band concert, north side of Falls Park 11:30 a.m. ......Program 12 noon .........Mogen’s Heroes performance
Join the Parade! We Can Help! Fourth of July Bike Decorating Heritage Park #170019
What better way to be involved with the Fourth of July celebrations then by having your very own decorated bike to ride in the parade! You bring the item, we will provide the decorations. No battery or motorpowered vehicles will be allowed. Then, if you would like to join us, we will meet on Tuesday, July 4 and march in the Mayor’s Fourth of July parade. We will even store your decorated item until the day of the event. Stick around after the parade for all the fun festivities at Falls Park. Registration required. JUL 3 Mon 6–7:30 p.m. .................$5 per person
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