The Lawrence Chamber of Commerce’s “Parties in the Park” series starts tonight with live music, food vendors and children’s activities at South Park, 13th and Massachusetts streets.

The event, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., will give the chamber a chance to tout its “Start Here” campaign, which urges people in Douglas County to shop locally for products and services.

Future park parties are set for 5 p.m.-8 p.m. June 22, July 27 and Aug. 24.