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Is curtain falling on fireworks?
City doesnt approve contract for annual July 4th fireworks show
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Springfield City Council members voted not to approve a contract for this years fireworks show, citing the continued burden on the citys coffers. - photo by File photo
The annual Springfield 4th of July fireworks show may not get off the ground this year. Council members voted Tuesday not to approve the contract with Falcon Fireworks for the 2013 show, citing the amount of expense the city bears as too much. The price tag for the show itself is $15,000, and the security and other expenses drive the cost of the show up to nearly $18,000.