HTN: East Aurora Independence Day Celebration Stays on the 3rd

Village leaders in East Aurora want to keep the rockets' red glare glowing on July 3rd instead of the Fourth. The village hosts an Independence Day celebration in Hamlin Park which draws 10-to-15 thousand people each year on July 3rd. Town officials had expr0essed concerns over the growing size and hoped that by moving it to the fourth the festivities could be more manageable. The town sponsors the event but the village issues the permits. Village leaders say they prefer to keep the party on the 3rd and town officials say they are willing to work with either date.