FILE – This March 22, 2019, file photo shows Mount Rushmore in Keystone, S.D. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
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UPDATED 3:00 PM PT — Thursday, June 4, 2020
South Dakota has announced it will not be enforcing social distancing at its upcoming Mount Rushmore event, which the president is expected to attend.
After more than a decade, we’re finally bringing back the #RushmoreFireworks celebration!
There’s truly no better place to celebrate America’s birthday. We’re excited that @realDonaldTrump is coming to enjoy the show with us!
More details here: https://t.co/y1KWPpBv4g pic.twitter.com/kW4U7kd4uS
— Governor Kristi Noem (@govkristinoem) June 4, 2020
State Governor Kristi Noem made the announcement on Thursday. She claimed the state was not planning to adjust the event due to the ongoing pandemic.
The Republican governor added South Dakota has prepared a plan for any potential outbreak and cited the region’s declining infections rates.
She went on to recognize the efforts of those in the community to make the event possible.
“I appreciate the hard work of the Tourism Department, members in my office, the Department of the Interior and the president to make sure this event can happen,” stated Noem. “It is truly going to be spectacular.”
It’s been a challenging few months, and I know a lot of folks are looking forward to getting back to normal. Part of that is celebrating the fun and excitement of America’s birthday! #RushmoreFireworks pic.twitter.com/j6FbmX7ovC
— Governor Kristi Noem (@govkristinoem) June 4, 2020
Tickets will be distributed through a lottery system to watch the fireworks.
This will be the first time in over a decade fireworks will be set off at the memorial. Officials said they expect more than 7,000 people to attend.
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