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Small towns get burned by fireworks bills
Small towns are struggling to afford fireworks displays for America's 250th birthday due to rising costs and limited availability of crews and equipment. Some municipalities, like Hinesburg, Vermont, have canceled shows after budget overruns, while others are rescheduling or crowdsourcing funds. Fireworks companies prioritize larger cities with bigger budgets, leaving smaller communities unable to compete.
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