Fallbrook's July 4th fireworks show in limbo

The skies of Fallbrook may be dark this Fourth of July if enough money isn’t raised to pay for the annual fireworks event that attracts thousands to the grounds of the Grand Tradition.

For the past five years, the Fallbrook Beautification Alliance (FBA) has hosted an Independence Day event filled with food, entertainment and family activities that end with a fireworks show over the lake.

The July 4th event has been Fallbrook’s only fireworks show, but this year’s lack of sponsorship for the costly pyrotechnics may mean that the show won’t go on.

“We need $25,000 by March 15,” said Jerri Patche...