2010 Independence Day Celebration

Mount Rushmore National Memorial is pleased to release the attached schedule of events for the Memorial's popular Independence Day celebration on July 3 and 4.  The celebration will feature talent from the local community and visitors can expect to experience a wide variety of educational programs, patriotic tributes, and musical entertainment in celebration of Independence Day. The Memorial along with Federal, State and local partners have collaborated extensively and assembled a full schedule of activities for visitors of all ages throughout both days.

Programs and activities at the Memorial are free and are not ticketed.

Download Schedule of Events (PDF)

No Fireworks Display during the 2010 Celebration
Visitors are reminded that fireworks will not be displayed during this year's celebration due to the high fire danger resulting from an epidemic of Mountain Pine Beetle infestation in and around the Memorial and the high number of standing dead trees with needles intact in these areas.  No fireworks or pyrotechnics of any kind (including sparklers, firecrackers, bottle rockets) are permitted at the Memorial.  No grilling is allowed during July 3 and 4; this includes gas, charcoal and electric grills.

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