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	Mount Rushmore National Memorial July 3rd and 4th Events

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July 3rd fireworks display held annually at Mount Rushmore National Memorial.

Fireworks will be on July 3, not on July 4

The fireworks and Independence Day Celebration occured on Friday, July 3, 2009.

The celebration will continue on July 4 with the Brass and Blue Air Force band in the amphitheater at 7:30 pm leading up to the nightly Evening Program and Lighting Ceremony at 9:00 pm.

Event Press Releases

04/30 Planning Begins for Independence Day Celebration

06/22 Navajo Code Talkers Honored During Celebration

06/25 Temporary Highline System Installed for Celebration Preparations

06/29 Entertainment and Education Programs Planned for Celebration
07/01 Plan Ahead to Attend Celebration

07/03 Independence Day Celebrated at Memorial

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			Did You Know? Blue Flax is one of the most common flowers found at Mount Rushmore in late spring and early summer? Native Americans added seeds from this plant to their food for added flavor.

Last Updated: July 04, 2009 at 00:54 EST