“I'm just going to buy some fireworks and have a barbecue with the family.”

— Ashley Jimerson, Free State High School junior, Lawrence

“It's my sister's boyfriend's birthday so maybe I'll party with them or just watch some fireworks.”

— Demi Renault, Free State High School junior, Lawrence

“I'm going out on the lake in my friend's boat, and I'll be trying to keep all my fingers intact.”

— Robert Ramp, Kansas University senior, Lawrence

“With family in Kansas City. We're going to barbecue, shoot fireworks and lay out by the pool.”

— James Sneed, graduate teaching assistant, Lawrence