Lawrence city funds help firework displays adapt to changes
Lawrence officials approve a new funding approach for the Fourth of July celebration aiming to balance public safety and community cheer. The Jaycees and other organizers face tighter budgets and may run a trimmed, no-admission show at Burnham and Constant parks along the river, as Perry Lake canceled events last month due to economy and insurance costs.
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Doubts on July Fourth parade in Lawrence
Lawrence Sesquicentennial Commission debates new Independence Day parade downtown with 21 entries after deadline. Groups like Lawrence Dazziers, state Rep. Paul Davis, D-Lawrence, and Pinckney Neighborhood Assn members weigh participation. Organizers seek donations to cover band and toilets as economic concerns cloud the event.
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Lawrence Jaycees Fireworks Fund Details and Parade Contact
The Lawrence Jaycees seek donations to fund a fireworks show with a possible $1,000 overrun this year and plans to start collecting this summer. Contact Gary Saathoff acting president at 749-1504. For the Sesquicentennial Parade inquiries contact Alicia Janesko at the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce 865 4408 or visit the chamber office at 734 activities. The city previously contributed $4,000 toward a $12,000 show, a policy Dunfield questions as a potential recurring expense.
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