You all may concur but who incurs the burden? Not you for sure. Having worked for non profit orgs I know how much work gets put into organizing an event like that.

It's a thankless job for sure. You put in all those extra hours of your time trying to do something good for your community but there are always some sour elements who don't do anything but complain. They will come back and tell you that you are the one who is in the position. The organizers will have to match their level best to ignore such sour people who don't raise a finger to help out yet will find fault with everything. These sour elements don't know how much time and discussion and planning goes in to find a venue. What factors have to be considered such as how far it is. Is it accessible to public? What days are it available? How to estimate how many people will come? Delegating responsibilities as far as different activities involved. Hire police? Where to order food. what programs and performances. How to deal with performers and plan their dances. Help with rehearsals. The list can go on but the important thing is you spend hours and hours of your personal time and effort just because you want to help and be a part of the community you live in.

The sour elements don't do anything except run their mouths like diahheria. From experience I know that the general population appreciates your work. They show a vote of confidence by showing up. There will always be a few sour ones who will make the biggest noise like posting in site but they are just some negative folks who will never be happy with anything so you can safely ignore them. Noone is forced to come. It's not like the organizers are making personal profit from these things.