BENTON, Ill. (WJPF) — Christmas is a week away, but some people are already thinking about the Fourth of July.

What’s become an annual tradition for many, now may not happen next year.

The Benton/West City Chamber of Commerce says they can no longer afford fireworks over Rend Lake.

The Chamber says they’ve asked the community for financial resources and for volunteers to help with the annual event, but have received little support.

There is the possibility another organization could over the responsibility or sponsors could step to help foot the bill.