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A view of Lawrence: Mass Street calm before the chaos

by Lawrence Times
Christina Craig / The Lawrence Times
Massachusetts Street is quiet and carless in preparation for the Jayhawks' Final Four game on April 2, 2022.
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Massachusetts Street will come to life Saturday with a party ahead of the Kansas Jayhawks facing the Villanova Wildcats in the Final Four.

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But as the road was closed in preparation Saturday morning, the street was almost empty. Any remaining vehicles had been “courtesy towed,” and city workers prepared barriers to block vehicles from entering the road.

Tipoff time is 5:09 p.m. There will be sidewalk sales, buskers, live music, giveaways and more from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Christina Craig / The Lawrence Times City of Lawrence workers fill traffic barriers with water ahead of KU basketball’s Final Four game, the morning of April 2, 2022.
Christina Craig / The Lawrence Times A bicyclist rides unobstructed down Massachusetts Street.
Christina Craig / The Lawrence Times The message “Go Jayhawks,” along with names and jersey numbers of the KU players, decorates the window of Third Planet.
Christina Craig / The Lawrence Times A Jayhawk decorates the window of Amyx Barber Shop.
Christina Craig / The Lawrence Times
Christina Craig / The Lawrence Times Lawrence police vehicles sit next to road barriers, blocking off Mass Street.
Christina Craig / The Lawrence Times
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