July 3rd will kick-off the park’s celebration at 9:30 am with the presidential re-enactors providing an in-character news conference in the Carvers’ Café. The special evening program will begin at 7:30 p.m. featuring a hoop dance performance by Jasmine Bell and musical performances by The Air Force Academy Band. Ellsworth Air Force Base Honor Guard will assist in the Flag Folding Ceremony and Retreat. July 4th – Join Lakota Artist and Hoop Dancers for an hour of hoop dancing and storytelling starting at 9:00am. July 4th daytime visitors can enjoy the presidential re-enactors, Native performers and culture bearers, a musical performance by The Air Force Academy Band, and the traditional Evening Lighting Program. Mt Rushmore Celebration