Independence Day Celebration
There will be no fireworks at Mount Rushmore National Memorial this year.
July 3rd
Day Activities:
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Cultural demonstrators Darrell Red Cloud and Sequoia Crosswhite will be giving programs from 9:30 am to 4:15 pm at the Lakota, Nakota, and Dakota Heritage Village.
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Hoop Dance performed by Jasmine Bell on the Grand View Terrace at 11:00 am and 2:00 pm.
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Presidential News Conference at 9:30 a.m. with George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln at the Carver's Cafe.
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Throughout the day, the presidents will be greeting visitors, giving autographs, and performing programs.
Evening Activities:
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7:30 pm: Welcome speech by Superintendent Michelle Wheatley followed by a Junior Ranger Ceremony.
- 7:40 pm: Hoop dance by Jasmine Pickner-Bell.
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8:00 pm: Performance by U.S. Air Force Academy Band.
- 9:00 pm: Lakota Flag Song performed by Darrell Red Cloud.
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9:08 pm: Sculpture Lighting and National Anthem.
July 4th
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Cultural demonstrators Darrell Red Cloud and Sequoia Crosswhite will be giving programs from 9:30 am to 4:15 pm at the Lakota, Nakota, and Dakota Heritage Village.
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Hoop Dance performed by Jasmine Bell on the Grand View Terrace at 11:00 am and 2:00 pm.
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Throughout the day George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln will be greeting visitors, giving autographs, and performing programs.
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9:00 p.m: Traditional Evening Lighting Ceremony
Fees
This event is free to attend.
Location
Latitude and Longitude 43.877090, -103.456180
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Contact Information
Blaine Kortemeyer
605 574-2523
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Event Type
- Cultural/Craft Demonstration
- Other
- Performance