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Fireworks Return to Mount Rushmore for 250th Anniversary

3/10/2026

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The National Park Service announced fireworks will return to Mount Rushmore on July 3, 2026, for America’s 250th anniversary.
It will be Mount Rushmore's first display since 2020 after requests were denied during the Biden administration.
South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden expressed excitement for the event.
Tickets will be allocated through a lottery open April 8–12, and experts warn of extreme wildfire risk and environmental contamination.

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The National Park Service announced fireworks will return to Mount Rushmore on July 3, 2026, for America’s 250th anniversary.
It will be Mount Rushmore's first display since 2020 after requests were denied during the Biden administration.
South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden expressed excitement for the event.
Tickets will be allocated through a lottery open April 8–12, and experts warn of extreme wildfire risk and environmental contamination.