A fireworks display will once again light up the sky above Mount Rushmore National Memorial on July 3, 2026, as part of the nation’s 250th anniversary celebration.
Tickets are required to attend the July 3 festivities and fireworks viewing and will be allocated through a lottery on Recreation.gov. Applications can be submitted from April 8-12. Each applicant may request up to four tickets, along with either a parking space or shuttle service option. Lottery results will be announced on April 14.
For full details, visit https://go.nps.gov/moru250 or https://www.recreation.gov/ticket/facility/300010 for the lottery application.
