Independence Day at Mount Rushmore

Visitors help lift and fold the American flag on Independence Day.

NPS Photo / A. Rimstidt

Each year, visitors to Mount Rushmore National Memorial can experience a variety of educational programs, patriotic tributes, and musical entertainment in celebration of Independence Day.

An inspirational public commemoration of America's 250th anniversary is scheduled for July 3, 2026, in partnership with the State of South Dakota. Details, including ticketing information, will be announced and available on this website in spring.

Specific times and locations will also be published on the park’s event calendar once they are confirmed. Please check back regularly for updates.