Poll: Should San Ramon Keep its Fourth of July Fireworks Show?

Since 1985, San Ramon has hosted its Star Spangled Spectacular fireworks event on the Fourth of July.

But it could end this year. With many Bay Area cities cancelling their fireworks display on America's birthday and the price of hosting show increasing, San Ramon is considering if the event is still worth it.

The San Ramon City Council is planning to discuss the topic at its meeting Tuesday night.

In 2011, the city spent about $175,000 to host the event and received about $18,000 in revenue, according to staff reports. But the city is expected to spend significantly more for the even in 2012, increasing staffing to the event which has become more and more popular with other cities cancelling their own firework events.

Staff says the city should plan to spend $318,000 for the event in 2012.

As of now, San Ramon's Star Spangled Spectacular is the only fireworks display in the Tri-Valley, with the next closest being in Concord.