South Dakota's Mount Rushmore Fireworks Celebration 2020
South Dakota's Mount Rushmore Fireworks Celebration 2020 was a fireworks celebration at Mount Rushmore held on July 3, 2020, the day before Independence Day. It was notable for featuring the first use of fireworks at the site since 2008 and for being held amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
The event had a large crowd in attendance who did not social distance and was not required to wear masks. However, masks were handed out and attendees had temperature screenings. President Donald Trump also spoke at the event, with other politicians and notable names including South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, Host of Entertainment Tonight Mary Hart, Trumps wife Melania and Trump's eldest son Donald Trump Jr. in attendance. Donald Trump Jr.'s girlfriend Kimberly Guilfoyle also attended, despite having tested positive for the coronavirus that same day.
