Sioux Falls rang in America’s 250th birthday in style this Fourth of July, as the Independence Day parade returned to the heart of downtown, drawing crowds eager to celebrate the holiday with neighbors, floats, and plenty of hometown pride.

According to KELOLAND.com and Dakota News Now, the city marked the occasion with the beloved parade alongside a variety of outdoor activities, making for a festive and community-centered holiday weekend. The return of the downtown parade gave residents of all ages a chance to gather, wave flags, and soak in the summer spirit together.

Adding to the celebratory atmosphere, Open Streets — a community event that closes roads to cars and opens them up for people — also took place in Sioux Falls this week, with the event themed around America’s 250th anniversary. The gathering gave locals yet another opportunity to come together, enjoy the outdoors, and mark a milestone moment in the nation’s history right in their own backyard.

From parade floats rolling through downtown streets to families spreading out blankets for outdoor fun, Sioux Falls showed once again that it knows how to celebrate. It was a weekend full of community connection, patriotic spirit, and warm summer memories for the whole city to share.

Sources: KELOLAND.com, KELOLAND.com