Onset’s Fourth of July celebration will be quieter and less colorful this year following the announcement that the 2016 fireworks display has been cancelled due to a lack of funds.

The Onset Bay Association, the group that organizes the event each year, made the announcement Tuesday morning.

“We’re very disappointed,” said Kat Jones, the association’s president. “But we’re hoping that by talking about it now, we get the town more involved in fundraising for future years.”

Jones said the shortfall was too large to expect any more donations would be enough to cover expenses.

The display, including permits and harbor and police details, costs more than $30,000 to stage each year.

The association relies on donations and grants to pay for all of the programming it provides to Onset Village. Most of the events are free, and many have committees that work to secure the funds and volunteers. Since last summer, the committee has been raising money for this year’s fireworks display.

Any funds donated for the 2016 fireworks will be put towards next year’s display.

In addition to money, the association is seeking volunteers. Last year, not enough people stepped forward to help with cleanup prompting the association to hire Municipal Maintenance staff. That added significantly to the cost of the event, Jones said.

“Volunteers are critical for all of our events, especially the fireworks,” said Jones. “Hopefully more people will get involved and help us ensure that all of our events go forward safely and successfully.”

To make a donation - of money goods, services or volunteer hours - contact the Onset Bay Association at 508-295-7072 or onsetvillage@yahoo.com.

The Onset Bay Association is a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to providing music, theater, arts and other family events year round in the community.