Fireworks

Pennington County Fireworks Regulations

Legal Fireworks Dates (Countywide)
Under South Dakota Codified Law 34-37-19, Pennington County allows the discharge of fireworks during the following periods:

  • June 27 – July 6, 2025 (until midnight)

  • December 27, 2025 – January 1, 2026

REMINDER: Please clean up all fireworks debris after use to help keep our communities safe and clean.

Rapid Valley Area – Voluntary Curfew

The Pennington County Sheriff’s Office is requesting a voluntary fireworks curfew at 11:00 PM in the Rapid Valley area.
Deputies will be on extra patrol to help ensure safe and courteous celebrations.

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Municipal Fireworks Regulations

Below are local fireworks ordinances for municipalities within Pennington County:

BOX ELDER

  • July 2–5, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM

  • Allowed on private property with landowner’s permission.

  • Prohibited if grassland fire danger is rated "High" or above.

  • See Resolution 2024-10: Box Elder Resolutions

New Year’s Eve (within city limits):

  • Dec. 31, 2025 | 9:00 PM – Jan. 1, 2026 | 1:00 AM

HILL CITY

  • ❌ No fireworks allowed within city limits

  • ✅ Novelty fireworks only: sparklers, poppers, snappers, and toy caps

KEYSTONE

  • ❌ No fireworks allowed within city limits

  • ✅ Novelty fireworks only (same as Hill City)

NEW UNDERWOOD

  • Retail Sales:
    Allowed June 28 – July 5, between 7:00 AM and 12:00 AM

  • Discharge Permitted:

    • June 28 – July 5

    • December 29 – January 1

Fireworks may be banned by resolution in dry years.
Contact City Hall for updates: (605) 754-6777

WALL

  • ❌ No fireworks allowed within city limits

  • ✅ Novelty fireworks only

RAPID CITY

  • ❌ No fireworks permitted within city limits or 1 mile outside the city limits

  • ✅ Novelty fireworks only: snaps, caps, pull-a-parts, and ground toss fireworks

Questions? Contact: Rapid City Fire Department – Fire & Life Safety Division
Phone: (605) 394-5233

BLACK HILLS FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT

  • ❌ No fireworks permitted

State law prohibits the sale and discharge of fireworks within this district.
Generally, west of Highway 79, from Hot Springs to I-90, Exit 61, including areas east of Black Hawk and Piedmont.

CUSTER COUNTY

  • ❌ No fireworks permitted in the City of Custer

(City Municipal Code: 9.04.080)

Penalties

Illegal use of fireworks may result in:

  • Fines up to $500

  • Jail time up to 30 days

  • Or both

Increased patrols and enforcement will be active, especially in:

  • Areas within 1-mile of Rapid City limits

  • Rapid Valley after 11:00 PM

  • Any time when fireworks are used recklessly or negligently