Planning Underway For Mount Rushmore Fireworks Celebration

Planning is officially underway for the Mount Rushmore Fireworks show in 2026 in celebration of America's 250th birthday. Governor Larry Rhoden and U.S. Secretary of Interior Doug Burgum have signed a Memorandum of Agreement to move forward with the planning. For more Government stories from

By Christal Blue June 25, 2025 11:33 am

RAPID CITY, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) Planning is officially underway for the Mount Rushmore Fireworks show in 2026 in celebration of America’s 250th birthday. Governor Larry Rhoden and U.S. Secretary of Interior Doug Burgum have signed a Memorandum of Agreement to move forward with the planning. For more Government stories from MitchellNow.com, Click Here.

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