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July 4th Fireworks Celebration In Peekskill Coming To End

PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- After 55 years, a Peekskill tradition will be coming to an end.

The Peekskill Fire Department said this is the last year they are putting on its annual July 4 celebration.

The Peekskill Fire Department said this is the last year they are putting on its annual July 4 celebration.

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Sam Barron

The Peekskill Fire Department announced its 55th July 4th fireworks celebration will be its last, saying it has become difficult to collect money each year to sustain the parade.

The event costs about $34,000 each year and is funded completely through volunteer efforts. The fire department took over the parade in 1962 from The Area Jaycee's. 

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