Take care with fireworks

Hot Springs Events July 3-6

Wednesday, July 3

5 to 7:30 p.m. – Keep Hot Springs Beautiful Recycling Fundraiser Dinner and Chocolate Chip Baking Contest at the American Legion. $10 for Adults/$5 for 10 and under

8:30 p.m. to midnight – Street Dance in Centennial Park; sponsored by the Hot Springs Rotary Club. Enjoy the music of Phatt Daddy (60s, 70s and Country). Food and drink available for purchase.

Thursday, July 4

7 a.m. – 28th Annual Hot Springs Firecracker 5K, 10K and Mile road races. Races begin and end in Chautauqua Park on the north side of town, registration prior to the race at the park, beginning at 6 a.m. Registration $8 to $15 includes T-shirt for the event.

7 a.m. to 10 a.m. – Pancake & Sausage Breakfast Fundraiser for Hot Springs Little Bison Wrestlers. Centennial Park, downtown Hot Springs. Proceeds help cover costs of summer camp.

10 a.m. – Fourth of July Parade, including the newly crowned Miss S.D. and sponsored by the Hot Springs Rotary Club. Contact Greg Beery (745-6767) for entry information.

11:30 a.m. TO 12:30 p.m. – Chamber of Commerce picnic at the Mueller Civic Center - $1 donation.

1 p.m. – Firequacker Duck Race – Chance to with a 2012 GMC Acadia, other guaranteed prizes for the top finishing duck. Get tickets from the Chamber of Commerce or any Chamber board member.

2 p.m. – Fourth of July Demolition Derby – Sponsored by the Southern Hills Bikers. At the City Landfill.

Dusk – Fireworks from the City Landfill, weather and fire conditions permitting.

Saturday, July 6

Dakota Mud Run – Second annual Dakota Mud Run, begins at 9 a.m. sharp at the Mueller Civic Center and ends at Centennial Park. Obstacle course, bumper pedal cars, tac-ball dome, king of the mountain and a 50’x100’ mud pit all at Butler Park. Kids course as well. See dakotamudrun.com for more details. Registration day of the event from 6:30 to 8:30 a.m.

FlatIron Market

9 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Come shop artisan vendors selling everything from handcrafted jewelry to tasty homemade treats. Live Music and More, including organic produce, all in the setting of the FlatIron Suites Building in Hot Springs. Contact flatironinn@gmail.com for more information.