“Yes, I have, last year. ... We sat and watched the festivities and went out in the shops and had fun.”

— Mary Summerall, housewife, Lawrence

“Yes, I have, many years ago, but I'm going again (Saturday) to watch a great-granddaughter march in the parade.”

— Pat Black, retired, Eudora

“No, I haven't ... but I might go this weekend.”

— Terence Payne, bouncer, Lawrence

“Yes, it's been awhile, back in the 80s. ... We had fun.”

— Nick Tubbs, retired, Kansas City, Mo.