“I'm having a house party with a field day theme. We're going to play some whiffleball, kickball and have a three-legged race. Of course there will be the requisite beer drinking.”

— Dan Thompson, Kansas University junior, Lawrence

“I'm going to the city fireworks display at Burcham Park.”

— Jennifer Pereira, personnel specialist, Lawrence

“With family and friends at my parents' place in Tonganoxie.”

— Tom Minton, molding group leader, Lawrence

“I'm going to my uncle's house, because he's having a catered party with an expert fireworks display.”

— Jessi Hoover, cashier, Lawrence