{"id":2451487,"date":"2025-06-24T18:26:05","date_gmt":"2025-06-24T22:26:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/south-dakota-governor-burgum-move-forward-with-mt-rushmore-fireworks\/"},"modified":"2025-06-24T18:27:12","modified_gmt":"2025-06-24T22:27:12","slug":"south-dakota-governor-burgum-move-forward-with-mt-rushmore-fireworks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/south-dakota-governor-burgum-move-forward-with-mt-rushmore-fireworks\/","title":{"rendered":"South Dakota governor, Burgum move forward with Mt. Rushmore fireworks"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fsouth-dakota-governor-burgum-move-forward-with-mt-rushmore-fireworks%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2451487&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum have announced plans to proceed with a fireworks display at Mount Rushmore in 2026, coinciding with the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Fireworks at this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/who-really-upholds-democracy\/\" title=\"Who truly defends democracy?\">iconic monument<\/a> were halted in 2009 due to <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >fire safety risks<\/a>, with a brief return in 2020. Rhoden emphasized the significance of the party, describing it as a fitting way to honor U.S.freedom and independence. The event aims to be a grand celebration, also involving the National Park Service and drawing attention from national leaders, including an invitation for former President Donald Trump to participate. The declaration reflects a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-shortchanges-defense-program-aimed-at-stopping-china\/\" title=\"Biden Shortchanges Defense Program Aimed at Stopping China\">broader initiative<\/a> for various celebrations across America to mark this significant anniversary.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">South Dakota governor and Doug Burgum move forward with Mount Rushmore fireworks in 2026<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2157379\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">Gov. Larry Rhoden (R-SD) announced Tuesday, alongside Interior Secretary&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/doug-burgum\/\" target=\"_blank\">Doug Burgum,<\/a>&nbsp;that plans for next year&rsquo;s fireworks display outside Mount Rushmore a<\/span>re proceeding.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">Firework displays at the iconic monument&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/southdakotasearchlight.com\/2025\/02\/17\/mount-rushmore-fireworks-to-return-next-year-mixing-spectacle-with-fire-risk-and-other-problems\/\" target=\"_blank\">were discontinued after 2009<\/a>&nbsp;due to fire sa<\/span>fety concerns, only returning in 2020. In 2026, the United States will be celebrating the 250th anniversary of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/declaration-of-independence\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Declaration of Independence<\/a>, a landmark for the nation that both Rhoden and Burgum underscored in bringing the display back.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/justice\/3452865\/trump-backed-push-to-repeal-face-act-gains-steam-post-dobbs\/\">Trump-backed push to repeal FACE Act gains steam post-Dobbs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/opinion\/3452943\/iran-israel-conflict-success\/\">Israel&rsquo;s war with Iran was a historic success<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/3452738\/israel-iran-ceasefire-shift-focus-gaza\/\">Israel looks to shift focus to Gaza after Iran ceasefire<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>&ldquo;South Dakota is the epitome of freedom, so it is only fitting to throw the biggest birthday party ever for the United States of America in our backyard,&rdquo; Rhoden said in a press release. &ldquo;President John Adams said that Independence Day &lsquo;ought to be solemnized with Pomp and Parade &hellip; Bonfires and Illuminations from one End of this Continent to the other from this Time forward forever more.&rsquo; These fireworks achieve that mission, and I am grateful for Secretary Burgum and President Trump&rsquo;s partnership. You won&rsquo;t want to miss it!&rdquo;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, left, and Gov. Larry Rhoden (R-SD), right, signing a memorandum of agreement to move forward with plans for a fireworks display at Mount Rushmore in 2026 for the United States&rsquo;s 250th birthday. (Credit: Gov. Larry Rhoden)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Burgum echoed Rhoden&rsquo;s enthusiasm for planning the celebration, stating that next year&rsquo;s 250th birthday is a priority for President <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/donald-trump\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Donald Trump<\/a> and the Interior Department. The celebration will be a &ldquo;joint effort&rdquo; between the governor and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/national-park-service\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">National Park Service<\/a>, which falls under the Interior Department.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/restoring-america\/courage-strength-optimism\/3452231\/us-learm-israel-ukraine-conflicts-drone-warfare\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">US MUST LEARN FROM ISRAEL AND UKRAINE WARS<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In February, the governor invited Trump to spend next year&rsquo;s landmark birthday at Mount Rushmore, saying <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/south-dakota\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">South Dakota<\/a> will &ldquo;throw the biggest birthday party ever for the United States of America.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Last month, the Transportation Department unveiled its Great American Road Trip initiative for the nation&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/americas-250th-anniversary-logo-just-dropped-and-its-about-as-inspiring-as-joe-biden\/\" title=\"New ... 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