Although some folks are thrilled that Lawrence will have a drone show rather than fireworks this year, others want to blow stuff up or watch stuff get blown up. Here’s where you can do that.
(Yes, if you hadn’t heard the news yet, Lawrence is going firework-free for its Summerfest celebration, which is coming up Wednesday, July 3. Read more about that at this link.)
Big shows
Eudora’s fireworks display will start at dusk — probably around 9 p.m. — on Thursday, July 4, with viewing from the Eudora middle and high school parking lots at 2635 and 2203 Church St., respectively.
Baldwin City’s celebration will start at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 6 at the Baldwin City Golf Course, 1102 Main St. There will be live music starting at 5 p.m., food from food trucks and a kids zone. The fireworks show will start at 10 p.m., but those in attendance should not bring their own fireworks, and please leave pets at home.
There will be a $10 charge to park at the golf course, but there will be free shuttles running from the Intermediate Center, at 100 Bullpup Drive, and the Primary Center, 500 Lawrence St., from 4:30 p.m. until approximately midnight. See more about Baldwin’s celebration plans at this link.
DIY
For those who can’t wait to spark up their own combustibles, here’s where you can go.
Not Lawrence:
Within Lawrence city limits, fireworks are not allowed.
The only kinds of “novelty items” allowed are party poppers, snappers, snakes, glow worms, sparklers, toy caps and toy smoke devices, according to the city’s website.
Stands with permits:
There are a number of fireworks stands with county permits, many of which are right on the outskirts of Lawrence. Here’s a map from the county; click here to open it in a new window:
2024-permitted-firework-stands-douglas-countyUnincorporated Douglas County:
Folks may use fireworks in the unincorporated areas of the county if the property owner has given permission and provides supervision.
Fireworks are OK during the following hours:
• 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday, July 1 and Tuesday, July 2
• 7 a.m. to midnight Wednesday, July 3 and Thursday, July 4
Lone Star Lake:
At Lone Star Lake, fireworks are allowed in the upper parking lot east of the campground during the same hours as unincorporated Douglas County, according to a news release from the county.
“Fireworks are allowed on the point of land southwest of the maintenance buildings and also between the maintenance buildings and community building from 6 p.m. to 11:45 p.m. on July 4,” according to the release. “Fireworks are permitted only in signed designated areas. Fireworks are not permitted on any other Lone Star Park lands, including the campground and beach areas.”
Here’s a map (click here to open it in a new window):
Lone-Star-Lake-firework-regulations-2024-rEudora:
Eudora allows fireworks during the following hours:
• 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday, July 1 and Tuesday, July 2
• 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, July 3 and 4.
There are restrictions on locations and times of sales. See more on the city’s website at cityofeudoraks.gov/423/Fireworks.
Baldwin City:
Baldwin kicks off its firework-friendly days a little earlier than the county:
• 10 a.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday, June 28 and 29
• 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday, June 30 through Tuesday, July 2
• 10 a.m. to midnight Wednesday, July 3 and Thursday, July 4
However, there are some restrictions, including that “Bottle rockets and similar flying fireworks are never allowed,” according to the city’s website. Also, the only fireworks allowed after July 4 will be the city’s professional display (details above).
Learn more at baldwincity.gov/fireworks-regs.
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