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National Park Service Announces Return of Independence Day Fireworks to Mount Rushmore National Memorial

March 9, 2026 · Source: National Park Service

Multicolored fireworks in the night sky above the carvings of the presidents on Mount Rushmore — Image supplied by the National Park Service. View the original image and credit

The National Park Service today announced fireworks will again illuminate the sky above Mount Rushmore National Memorial on July 3, 2026, to celebrate the country’s 250th anniversary. Public tickets for the event will be available through a lottery on Recreation.gov from April 8 – 12.

Read the official NPS source

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