Good morning, Sioux Falls.

Sioux Falls is hosting a week-long 4th of July celebration with a community lunch at 11:00 a.m. today at Levitt Bandshell, free swimming from 3:30-5:00 p.m., an open streets event from 5:00-8:00 p.m., a live concert by Andrea Ross at 7:00 p.m., and a fireworks display at 10:00 p.m. The schedule also features events before and after today - a Patriotic Bike Parade on July 3 and free fishing on July 5 - while the annual parade was canceled due to low registration.

Entrepreneur Jon Oppold, who owns Sunny’s Pizzeria and The Orion Pub, has built a successful business that distributes pizza to 22 local outlets while creating warm community spaces in Sioux Falls.

He recently posted on LinkedIn seeking board roles to share his experience and help shape future local business leaders—hoping to give back to the community he values.

On July 2, Sioux Falls School District and Promising Futures Fund announced a partnership to hire a college and career access director and four advisors at Jefferson High School—each advisor will help students learn about college, financial aid, and career options while the nonprofit aims to raise another $1.3M to expand the program to all four high schools next year.

The City of Sioux Falls will accept sealed bids for four on-sale liquor licenses and five off-sale liquor licenses from Monday, July 14th at 8 a.m. until Thursday, July 31st, with bids opened at 10 a.m. on Friday, August 1st — minimum bids are set at $240,646 and $500 respectively.

Legally Blonde Musical Performance

Time TBA — Orpheum Theater Center — $23.10 — Experience the charming journey of Elle Woods as she navigates Harvard Law School with style and determination.

Burton Cummings Concert

7:30-9 p.m. — Washington Pavilion — $63.06 – $206.82 — Experience the magic of rock legend Burton Cummings live in concert.

WHEY JENNINGS at Bigs Bar Live

7-11 PM — Bigs Bar — Cost info not provided — Experience an unforgettable night with country artist Whey Jennings as he shares his musical journey and stories of redemption.

Dyer Davis Concert

7 PM – 1 AM — Levitt at the Falls — Food vendors on-site — Enjoy electrifying southern blues rock from Dyer Davis and opening act Supermassive Black Holes.

Downtown Historic Walking Food Tour

1-4 p.m. — Downtown Sioux Falls — Ticket purchase required — Discover local culinary delights while exploring the city's rich history.

Aaron Tippin Live Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — The Alliance — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of classic country hits from a legendary artist known for his heartfelt lyrics.

First Friday Artists at the Studio

5-8 p.m. — Serendipity Studio Gallery & Gifts — Free entry — Discover new and warehoused artwork while engaging with local artists during a vibrant community event.