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Via Fay Observer:
Fort Bragg is canceling its July 4th celebration on the Main Post Parade Field because of budget cuts and worker furloughs.
The event – a tradition for more than 30 years – usually attracts 50,000 people and includes what many believe to be among the best fireworks shows in the region.
“Our reduced operating budget for the remainder of this year forces many very tough decisions,” said Lt. Gen. Daniel B. Allyn, commanding general of 18th Airborne Corps and Fort Bragg, in a statement this morning. “With overtime pay costs of $120,000, the 4th of July celebration is unsupportable under these fiscal realities. With a pending civilian workforce furlough and a 34 percent operational budget cut, we’re prioritizing our services to ensure our readiness and care of service members, civilians and families.”