PIERRE, S.D. - The Fourth of July is always a busy time at state parks across South Dakota. If you are planning to be at a state park during the holiday period, make plans to attend one of the following events.

• 4th of July Campsite Decorating Contest, Saturday and Sunday, June 30 and July 1, Oakwood Lakes State Park near Volga and Lake Poinsett Recreation Areanear Arlington. Info: 605-627-5441
• Red, White and Blue Bike Parade, Saturday, June 30, 9:45 a.m. CDT, Lewis & Clark Recreation Areanear Yankton. Info: 605-668-2985
• Patriotic Bike Parade, Saturday, June 30, 10 a.m. CDT, Lake Poinsett Recreation Areanear Arlington. Info: 605-983-5085
• Birding Basics, Saturday, June 30, 11 a.m. CDT, Newton Hills State Parknear Canton. Info: 605-987-2263
• Red, White and Blue Bike Parade, Saturday, June 30, 2 p.m. CDT. Big Sioux Recreation Areanear Brandon. Info: 605-582-7243
• Pictures in the Stars, Saturday, June 30, 2 p.m. CDT. Roy Lake State Parknear Lake City. Info: 605-448-5701
• Tri-state Old Iron Tractor Show, Saturday, June 30. Pierson Ranch Recreation Area from 3-5 p.m. CDT and Lewis & Clark Recreation Areaat 6 p.m. Info: 605-668-2985
• GPS Cache Dash, Saturday, June 30, 7 p.m. CDT. Lewis & Clark Recreation Areanear Yankton. Info: 605-668-2985
• Firefly Fireworks Hike, June 30, 10 p.m. CDT. Lewis & Clark Recreation Areanear Yankton. Info: 605-668-2985
• 40th Birthday Party, Sunday, July 1, 2 p.m. CDT. Palisades State Parknear Garretson. Info: 605-594-3824
• Tour of Campers, Sunday, July 1, 2-4 p.m. CDT. Roy Lake State Parknear Lake City. Info: 605-448-5701
• Patriotic Parade, Wednesday, July 4, 10 a.m. CDT. Roy Lake State Parknear Lake City. Info: 605-448-5701
• Classic Fourth at the Fort, Wednesday, July 4, 1-4 p.m. CDT. Fort Sisseton Historic State Park near Lake City. Info: 605-448-5474.

There is no cost to participate in any of the events, although park entrance licenses are required. Visitors are encouraged to dress according to the weather. All participants in the bike parades are encouraged to wear helmets and appropriate shoes.

For more information on activities in South Dakota state parks, visit www.gfp.sd.gov , contact the individual park office, or call 605-773-3391.

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