Almost all Americans celebrate July 4th in some fashion. It is a holiday that brings us together. Well, the unity President has decided to cancel some of the July 4th celebration despite the promise that things may be getting back to ‘normal’ by that time.<\/p>\n
The New York Post<\/a> reported on Friday that the Biden administration has decided not to allow Fourth of July fireworks at Mount Rushmore.<\/p>\n The article reports:<\/p>\n The National Parks Service made the call despite Biden saying in a primetime speech<\/a> Thursday that COVID-19 likely will wane to the point of life nearing normal by July 4.<\/strong><\/p>\n Parks Service Regional Director Herbert Frost wrote to South Dakota\u2019s tourism office that it it is \u201conly prudent to make plans based on the best available science and public health guidance available today.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cPotential risks to the park itself and to the health and safety of employees and visitors associated with the fireworks demonstration continue to be a concern and are still being evaluated as a result of the 2020 event,\u201d Frost wrote in the letter, which was first reported by The Hill<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n Frost also wrote, \u201cIn addition, the park\u2019s many tribal partners expressly oppose fireworks at the Memorial.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n The letter said the Park Service is \u201cunable to grant a request to have fireworks at the Memorial.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n The article also notes that South Dakota Republican Governor Kristi Noem wants the fireworks this year and is working to overturn the decision.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Almost all Americans celebrate July 4th in some fashion. It is a holiday that brings us together. Well, the unity President has decided to cancel some of the July 4th celebration despite the promise that things may be getting back … Continue reading