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America's semiquincentennial is driving a fireworks spending surge that is squeezing smaller municipalities out of the market entirely.
As larger cities bid up costs and lock in display companies for July 4, towns with modest budgets are being turned away or forced to cancel shows.
Hinesburg, Vermont, budgeted $13,500 for its celebration but was told it would need to pay a minimum of $20,000 — and ultimately pulled the plug.
Capacity Crunch Hits Budget-Constrained Towns Display companies are prioritizing higher-spending clients as anniversary demand spikes.
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