The National Park Service (NPS) on Monday announced the return of fireworks at Mount Rushmore to celebrate Independence Day.

Fireworks return to Mount Rushmore on July 3, 2026. Tickets available through a public lottery April 8–12 on Recreation.gov.

After a five-year hiatus, fireworks will return to Mount Rushmore to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States.

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Governor Rhoden and United States Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum announced on Tuesday that the Mount Rushmore Fireworks celebration for America’s 250th ...

Keystone, S.D. (KELO) — A two day Independence Day celebration event seeks to educate the American public as thousands of individuals tour the area. While visitors of Mount Rushmore can attend several ...