The cost to put on a large-scale fireworks show ranges anywhere from $5,000 to $50,000.

Yet most cities are finding that while it's tradition, it's an unnecessary expense and are cutting back or canceling their firework displays.

Terry Joiner of the Franklin-Simpson Parks and Recreation Department is looking forward to this week's Fireworks Spectacular.

"We've got a professional company that comes in and does it. Its about a 22-25 minute show," said Joiner.

Whether or not to have a show isn't an issue for this community, at least not this year.

"This year we're pretty fortunate. From what I understand, the price of fireworks has gone up tremendously, but we were in the second year of a two-year contract, so I guess we were covered financially," stated Joiner.

But not every city is going to have pyrotechnic reminders of America's birthday.

Cities like Chula Vista, California and Cocoa Beach, Florida are two of the large number of places forced to get rid of fireworks to tighten up their budgets.

What makes it even more difficult is the fact that most of our fireworks are imported from overseas.

Officials at the American Pyrotechnics Association say problems with manufacturing these products from China will create even higher prices next year.

Joiner admits that could have a major impact on what the city of Franklin will do in 2009.

"Thats a good question. I guess we'll just attack that sometime after this event. See what we can do with our current company or other companies. Just kind of explore our options, see what its gonna cost us to do a similar thing next year," said Joiner.

He says in order to make sure they have fireworks they may have to find additional sponsorship to absorb the ever-increasing costs of fireworks.

"I'm confident we'll come up with a way to at least be able to fund a similar program. Thats certainly our goal and plan and would be very disappointed if it didn't come off that way," he said.

The American Pyrotechnics Association adds that in addition to higher prices next year, you can expect a smaller inventory of fireworks due to inflation.