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Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events November 28, 2025 - 8:27 pm

Rosy-cheeked rascal from the North Pole gets stranded again; Lawrence firefighters to the rescue

by August Rudisell & Molly Adams

Lawrence was abuzz ahead of Friday’s downtown holiday lighting ceremony, wondering if Santa would once again find himself in an embarrassing predicament. The jolly man did not disappoint.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events November 21, 2025 - 1:53 pm

Lawrence holiday lighting, Santa rescue coming up: Will the jolly man get stuck again? 

by Lawrence Times

Despite his expertise with high-flying reindeer and tight chimney squeezes, Santa has a bad habit of getting stranded on top of the Weaver’s Department Store, and Lawrencians are waiting with bated breath to see if it will happen again this year.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events November 21, 2024 - 3:50 pm

Annual downtown Lawrence holiday lighting, Santa rescue tradition set for day after Thanksgiving

by Maya Hodison

Lawrence firefighters will once again rescue Santa Claus in downtown Lawrence this year with holiday lights aglow.

Lawrence Central Rotary
Arts & Events July 5, 2021 - 3:30 pm

Lawrence’s Community Bike Ride to return for 10th anniversary

by Lawrence Times

The Lawrence Central Rotary is looking forward to celebrating the 10th anniversary of its Community Bike Ride in person this year.

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