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4th Of July Downsized
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Published: June 30, 2008
ORLANDO - ORLANDO - Some Central Florida municipalities with increasingly tight budgets are being forced to curtail their Fourth of July celebrations.
Winter Springs called off its Independence Day fireworks. Cocoa Beach did too, saying fireworks-launching barges were too expensive. New Smyrna Beach eliminated pre-July Fourth festivities.
Edgewater faced similar economic hardship, but just as it was about to call off its fireworks, three local boat manufacturers donated $15,000 - more than the city usually spends.
Other cities are still putting on their shows, but cutting costs where they can.
Port Orange won't be passing out miniature flags. Tavares saved money by using a community band. And Palm Bay officials consolidated celebrations to save money.
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