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flag Fireworks return to Mount Rushmore on July 3, 2026, for the 250th U.S. independence anniversary, with ticket lottery April 8–12.

flag Fireworks will return to Mount Rushmore on July 3, 2026, marking the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence, after a five-year pause due to wildfire concerns. flag Tickets, required for entry, will be distributed via a public lottery from April 8 to 12, with results announced April 14. flag U.S. residents only may apply, and attendees aged 16 and older must present valid photo ID. flag The park will close to general visitors on July 2 and reopen at 1:00 p.m. MT for ticketed guests. flag The event, emphasizing national history and public engagement, proceeds despite ongoing wildfire risks in the region.

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