Mount Rushmore Lighting Ceremony

The sculpture is illuminated nightly, year-round.
During the summer months join a park ranger in the park’s outdoor amphitheater for an inspirational 45-minute program focusing on the presidents, patriotism and the nation’s history. Beginning with a ranger talk, this program continues with the film “Freedom: America’s Lasting Legacy” (captioned) and culminates with the lighting of the memorial. Program held nightly late May through the end of September.

May 24th – August 10th program starts at 9:00 PM.

August 11th – September 30th program starts at 8:00 PM.