Fireworks still a go
Weather aiding Rushmore plans
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MOUNT RUSHMORE NATIONAL MEMORIAL - Tens of thousands descended
on Mount Rushmore today for live music, entertainment and fireworks
for the memorial's Independence day celebration.
But despite growing concerns about the area's high-risk fire
status, memorial officials said that the fireworks display still
has the green-light.
"The cloud cover we're having today is keeping temperatures
down and the humidity up, said Tom Farrell, public information
officer for the memorial. "But we are constantly monitoring
conditions and will make the final decision around 9 p.m."
Farrell also said that if wind speeds exceed 15 mph, then the
fireworks would be canceled.
For more information, call 574-2523, press 5.
For video of the early crowds at Rushmore on Tuesday, click
here.
Posted in Top-stories on Monday, July 2, 2007 11:00 pm
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