The local council is paying half the cost but the town has traditionally made up the rest of it from private donations.
The Exmouth Christmas Lights committee says it can pay for this year's illuminations, but after that the future's looking uncertain.
The committee says if each resident donates 10p, it would raise enough money to keep the town lit in festive lights next year.
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Exeter care agency rated 'inadequate' and in special measures
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Councillor stands under trees to stop chainsaw massacre
Emergency preservation order now in place
Three years jail for charity box thief
And he can't eat in McDonald's for eight years
