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"Last Word"-Fireworks Shows Fizzle This 4th of July

SUSIE GHARIB: And finally tonight, it looks like Fourth of July celebrations this weekend will have less bang because of less bucks. The reason: the recession. In many small and mid-sized cities, fireworks shows are being canceled or scaled back. For some areas, it's not just the fireworks displays getting the ax. Corporate sponsors are also pulling the plug on festivals and picnics. But surprisingly, even some beaten down cities like Detroit are still planning their fireworks displays and that's thanks to retailer Target, which is picking up the tab. And Paul, even with the economic down turn, there will still be an estimated 14,000 fireworks celebrations this year.

PAUL KANGAS: Works for me. That's for sure, love 'em.

SUSIE GHARIB: I'll be watching the Macy's day parade here in New York.

KANGAS: There you go. Independence day holiday, one of the best.

GHARIB: I love it too.