“We normally do the parade and Festival of Trees. I enjoy coming over and seeing Lawrence decorated for the holidays. It's kind of a small-town feeling.”

— Dave Miller, investor, Kansas City, Kan.

“I think the Festival of Trees is my favorite, because I've worked on the trees with the Girl Scouts in the past, and it all goes to such great charities.”

— Susan Hall, dentist, Lawrence

“The Gingerbread House Auction. My kids both enter every year, so we always look forward to that.”

— John Conard Jr., engineer, Lawrence

“Probably the Festival of Trees. My grandchildren love them, and it's full of creativity. I like to see what everyone has to offer.”

— Carolyn Kirby, business owner, Lawrence