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Celebrating beauty during Forever 605 Day
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — It's June 5th, but some South Dakotans may know it as Forever 605 Day.
It's a time set aside to take in the beauty and amenities across the state.
Margaret Rush of Sioux Falls spent this 605 day taking in the rushing waterfalls at Falls Park.
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'Family is visiting here, so we made a big to do to come out here and enjoy Falls Park,' Rush said.
605 is the area code across the state, which gives people a reason to come together.
'It's just a day for all of us to say, 'Hey, we have all of this. We are one,' and that's what 605 Day is,' Experience Sioux Falls CEO Teri Schmidt said.
Schmidt says it's a time to build community pride.
'There's a lot of great passion and support for our community in so many ways. This is just another day to say, 'Hey, we got it going on in Sioux Falls. This is a great place to be,'' Schmidt said.
Schmidt says tourism is starting to see a slight increase, so whether you visit Falls Park, the Arc of Dreams, local wildlife or downtown, it's as good of a time as any to enjoy what Sioux Falls has to offer.
'To us it's about hey, let's get out and celebrate Sioux Falls. Enjoy the art, the recreation, the parks, Falls Park, go shopping, go eating someplace, your favorite diner,' Schmidt said.
And as Rush takes in the beautiful views of Falls Park, she'll make sure she enjoys the nice weather while she still can.
'Winter will be here before you know it,' Rush said.
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