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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Lee Dart checked it 20 times
Missing Christmas Day swimmer named
Matthew Upham's family release statement
Two men missing after entering sea
Huge emergency response in Budleigh Salterton
Students take over Radio Exe
Christmas Day special from Xpression FM
Work to start on major Tavistock Road improvements
£45 million scheme moves to phase 2
Last night of the Christmas Proms - REVIEW
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra at the Great Hall
