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.
.jpg) President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump as they arrive on stage, below Mount Rushmore during the Fourth of July Celebration | |
| Date | July 3, 2020 |
|---|---|
| Venue | Mount Rushmore |
| Location | Keystone, South Dakota, U.S. |
| Coordinates | 43°52′44″N 103°27′35″W |
| Organised by | Donald Trump |
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 (despite the coronavirus being able to be present on an individual without showing any symptoms).[1][2] 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.[3][4]
References
- Shaw, Adam (July 3, 2020). "Trump to kick off Independence Day weekend at Mt. Rushmore amid anti-monument push from activists". Fox News. Retrieved July 4, 2020.
- Bowden, Ebony (July 3, 2020). "President Trump, Melania to kickoff July 4 weekend at Mount Rushmore". New York Post. Retrieved July 4, 2020.
- Calicchio, Dom (July 4, 2020). "Kim Guilfoyle tests positive, Don Jr. negative, for coronavirus, Trump campaign confirms". Fox News. Retrieved July 4, 2020.
- "Donald Trump Jr's girlfriend tests positive for coronavirus, reports say". The Independent. July 4, 2020. Retrieved July 4, 2020.