RAPID CITY, S.D. – The Rapid City Council Monday denied a request from American Legion Post 22 to serve alcohol at this year’s Firecracker Baseball Tournament.
Alcohol had been sold at previous tournaments, served outside the park in beer tents. The sales provided funds for Post 22.
However, some council members were against alcohol sales at youth sporting events. They were joined by concerned members of the community.
Post 22 leaders also attended the meeting and advocated for beer sales to continue as part of fundraising efforts.
The council voted 6-3 to deny the request with one councilor abstaining.
