Independence Day Celebration: July 3rd

Mount Rushmore National Memorial

Special Event
  • Jul 3, 2026 at 1:00 PM
  • Fees apply

Register

Public tickets for the July 3 events must be obtained through a ticket lottery held on Recreation.gov from April 8 at 8 am through April 12 at 9:59 pm.

A fireworks display will be the highlight of a full evening of festivities, including educational programs, patriotic tributes, and musical entertainment commemorating the 250th anniversary of the birth of the United States.

 

More information

Fees

There is a non-refundable $1 fee for the lottery. No refunds will be issued in the event of cancellation.

Location

Latitude and Longitude 43.877341, -103.456484

Schedule

Date:

Jul 3, 2026

Time:

1:00 PM

Duration:

9 hours

Ticket holders can enter the park beginning at 1 pm. The special events are currently scheduled to begin at 4 pm and conclude around 10 pm.

Event Type

  • Partner Program
  • Performance
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