South Dakota Fireworks Celebration Costs Exceed Economic Impact
August 11, 2026
Fireworks at Mount Rushmore on July 3, 2026, cost South Dakota $450,000 more than the economic impact generated.
Fireworks at Mount Rushmore on July 3, 2026, cost South Dakota $450,000 more than the economic impact generated.
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