Manistee National Forest Festival scraps fireworks
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MANISTEE, Mich. - The fireworks display as part of the annual Manistee National Forest Festival is being scrapped this year because organizers lack the funds amid the struggling economy.
The News Advocate and the Ludington Daily News report the Manistee Area Chamber of Commerce announced the decision Friday. The 73rd annual festival is scheduled to start July 1 and run for five days.
The festival in Manistee, about 50 miles southwest of Traverse City, is funded by donations and sponsorships from businesses.