Weather dampens first day fireworks sales in Lawrence
Flooding slowed sales at several fireworks stands around Lawrence on Friday while plumbers and hardware stores saw demand from flooded basements and broken sump pumps. Pine's Fireworks reported slow turnout but anticipated weekend buyers as rain breaks. KOA Camp grounds stayed full with Independence Day plans and races at Kansas Speedway.
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Independence Day holiday closings in Lawrence and Douglas County
Government offices and public services in Lawrence and Douglas County will be closed Monday for Independence Day. Some services operate on adjusted hours. utilities reports, parking is free downtown, libraries and mail service suspended, and parks and recreation adjust hours with most programs paused or resuming Tuesday.
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Area Fourth of July events across Baldwin and region
A busy Fourth of July weekend with multiple festivities listed. Baldwin hosts 5 p.m. events at the high school ball field and 9 p.m. fireworks by Citizens for Baldwin City. Eudora parks department sponsors dusk fireworks at the high school with parking at the middle school. Lawrence features parades at Seventh and Ohio streets and northwest junctions, bands at BurCham Park, and a Jaycees fireworks show with shuttles from downtown. McLouth and Ottawa plan fireworks at local venues, Perry Lake offers a 9 p.m. display plus a 4 p.m. boat parade and jazz. Atchison marks Bicentennial commemorations with multiple re-enactor encampments, a keelboat replica, and a 9 p.m. firework finale. Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve hosts harnessing demos, wagon rides, cowboy games, and a Declaration reading with ongoing interpretive programs. All events run Sunday or weekend, with schedules and details at local venues.
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