Bring Back the 4th Contest
May 14, 2010 by The Responsibility Project
Fourth of July skies over many American cities and towns will be dark this year, fallout from the struggling economy that’s left more and more local governments unable to fund their traditional fireworks shows.
The recession’s red glare has caused fireworks cancellations from Stamford, Connecticut to San Jose, California, and numerous points in between. In Kenly, North Carolina, the town council had to choose between lighting up the sky or laying off workers. Parades and other festivities in honor of America’s birthday have also been called off.
That’s why this year Liberty Mutual is launching its Bring Back the 4th contest, which will award a $10,000 grant for local fireworks, cookouts, parades, or honoring veterans to 10 winning cities and towns. To enter, visit www.BringBackThe4th.com between now and June 14, and take the brief quiz about responsible moments in U.S. history. Families, friends, schools, and businesses can work together to put the sizzle back in their holiday.
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June 4, 2010 by Zita Casey
I think it is a great happening. I am for it.
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June 10, 2010 by leon
stowe elemetary that our school
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June 22, 2010 by H.W.Schutz
I think everyone one here in america should set aside all the name calling for that important day. Let's unite for one day and think abouted what it mean for us to be free in speech in voting and do what ever you want to do.
I wish everyone a " Happy 4th.July ", and most off all be safe.
God Bless.
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June 23, 2010 by herbert wayne henson
happy july 4th
June 10, 2010 by leon
the keing is not working they taking away
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June 15, 2010 by hannah
fireworks are awsome
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June 21, 2010 by eddy
i love 4th of july because im an american andi love love love fire works
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June 26, 2010 by dylan
i like fireworks me and my friend will light our own
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June 22, 2010 by judy
I think that the goverment can support our nations birthday,Its bad enufff that a few people have made it that the average person cant celebrate.This is what our country is about ,freedom,celebration of that, it also honors our troops that are fighting for us and that we can do the things we do in this country,from our way of living to our ,freedom of speech,our money should be for our country first!!!
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July 2, 2010 by lynda
well said. I agree with you 100%
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June 22, 2010 by ray
millbury massachusetts is still up in the air on there carnival and fire works. there is no parade this year due to lack of funds. i hope the find the funds for all. but to day 6/22/10 we still dont know! we hope for the best.
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June 22, 2010 by sheila buchter
this is how are founding fathers celabrated there indepence. Long time ago. And also to honor our troops who are fighting for our freedom,& freedom of speach. That we take for granted.
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June 23, 2010 by Joseph Perez Jr.
We should always celebrate 4th of July because,not only because our founding Fathers did it but because it's our constitional giving right,for freedom,and our peace in this World,not only that but also our soldiers that are figthing for our freedom in the middle east.We should thank God that!" Amen
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June 25, 2010 by sheilahardin
why would we take the 4th of july off?this is one of the fun days off the year. thank you sheilahardin melbourne florida
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June 30, 2010 by Carlosi
pplz are dum if u want 2 get rid of 4th of july stupid pplz
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July 1, 2010 by Iwa
I would just love to see celebrations in Stockton California. Its a great city. The community comes together and helps each one out. I wish we had a display for the city of stockton it would be so wonderfull. GOD BLESS OUR COUNTRY!!an OUR TROOPS!
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July 2, 2010 by sylina
I think it is really sad that one by one things are being taken away and to top that they say either you have fireworks or you have a job gee i think we should have both seeing taxes are always being paid by the fine citizens of Middletown CT now we have nothing to look forward too just want to say thanks for ruining my 3 yr olds first forth of july she would of remembered but i will be back to work bright and bushy tailed first thing monday morning thanks again for nothing
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