Rutland cancels 4th of July celebrations due to $3 million budget deficit

Annual 4th of July celebrations in Rutland, Massachusetts, a 70-year tradition featuring concerts, floats, and fireworks that ...

Rutland, Massachusetts cancels Fourth of July events, citing staffing concerns. Critic calls it "political payback."

Two communities in Massachusetts have canceled their Fourth of July activities for reasons that include staffing shortages, ...

Massachusetts town cancels July 4th celebration as America celebrates 250th anniversary: ‘Inexcusable’

As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, a small Central Massachusetts town has canceled its Fourth of July celebration ...

Los Angeles neighborhood Fourth of July parade canceled after Bass budget cuts, organizers claim

A Los Angeles Fourth of July parade was canceled due to budget cuts brought by Mayor Karen Bass according to a letter by a ...

Massachusetts town cancels July 4 celebration citing lack of 'adequate public safety staffing'

Rutland, Massachusetts announced that it will cancel its annual 4th of July celebration citing inadequate public safety staffing for police, fire and EMS personnel.

Massachusetts town cancels Fourth of July celebration over public safety staffing, refuses to refund donations

A historic Massachusetts enclave has come under fire for cancelling its planned Fourth of July celebration after the ...

A Central Mass. town just had to cancel its 4th of July celebration. Here’s why

Fireworks, a concert and a parade won't be taking place in at least one Central Mass. community for the Fourth of July for ...
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No boom for your buck: historic town axes July 4, keeps cash

A historic Massachusetts town abruptly called off its traditional Fourth of July celebration, infuriatingly refusing to offer ...