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Lawrence Humane Society / Contributed Photo
Lawrence Life July 4, 2023 - 2:04 pm

The pups are alright: Community helps Lawrence Humane Society animals stay calm through fireworks show

by Chansi Long

This past week, people all over town have reached out to the Lawrence Humane Society to help mitigate the animals’ stress from being in such close proximity to last night’s fireworks.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life June 29, 2023 - 3:18 pm

Community members concerned about fireworks show planned near Lawrence Humane Society

by Chansi Long

Some local pet lovers are concerned that the city’s upcoming fireworks display will be popping, fizzing and ka-booming too close to the Lawrence Humane Society. 

Jason Keezer / Contributed Photo
Arts & Events June 29, 2023 - 3:18 pm

City of Lawrence fireworks show set for Monday at Douglas County Fairgrounds

by Lawrence Times

With food trucks, live music and a fireworks display, the city’s first annual Summerfest is coming in with a bang.

Sarah Wright / Contributed
Lawrence Life June 27, 2022 - 6:00 am

Lawrence Fourth of July: Fireworks planned for July 3 this year

by Lawrence Times

Unless the weather is bad, the city’s Fourth of July community celebration and fireworks show will fall on Sunday, July 3 this year.

Mark Potts
Arts & Events July 4, 2021 - 11:48 am

Photos: Fourth of July in Lawrence

by Lawrence Times

Send us your photos of today’s celebrations! We’ll add them here as we get them.

Sarah Wright / Contributed
Arts & Events July 1, 2021 - 7:28 pm

Lawrence 4th of July: Fireworks 411 + all you need to know for the long weekend

by Lawrence Times

Your quick guide to the 4th of July in Lawrence: Where to go see fireworks, where you can shoot off your own, when to expect trash pickup next week, whether parking downtown is free Monday and more.

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