Is there hope for July 3 fireworks? Milwaukee leaders weigh in [Video]

Days after the bombshell announcement from Milwaukee County, WISN 12 News is getting more insight into the decision to cancel the annual July 3 fireworks show.On Friday, Milwaukee County Parks announced that the annual event that draws tens of thousands to the lakefront was canceled this year due to lack of sponsorship.Karen Rojas grew up going to the fireworks show. She is now retired and lives in Florida, but spends her summers in Milwaukee with family.”I come up here for the summer to enjoy all the things Milwaukee has to offer, and this is one of them,” she said of the annual tradition.Milwaukee County Supervisor Sheldon Wasserman represents Milwaukee’s east side, including the lakefront, and chairs the parks committee. He explained the decision.”There’s just no money. It costs $350k to put together, it’s $20k for overtime for the sheriff’s department,” he said.Wasserman said the County Parks’ budget is tight.”I have …