June 30, 2009

Fourth of July celebrations will be a bit quieter this year in some communities across the area. A lack of money means that fireworks shows will not be happening in both Crozet and Lake Monticello.

Lake Monticello and Crozet canceled their fireworks shows this year simply because they cannot afford to put them on. Crozet officials say last year the fireworks for the show cost them $6,000. And this year, their supplier said the price went up to $10,000. Officials say the price jump proved to be too much for local businesses who donate the money for the fireworks.

This is also shaping up as the last year for the McIntire Park fireworks show in Charlottesville.

Officials in Scottsville, however, say they did not have any problems raising money for their fireworks show.

"It's about normal, between $4,000 and $5,000. This will be our biggest show ever," said Tim Karr, of the Scottsville Fire Department.