Attendees showed their patriotic spirit at Tuesday’s Independence Day celebration in Burcham Park, the Kaw Valley Riverfest.

photo by: Mike Yoder

A trio of girls put on a puppet show during Tuesday’s Independence Day celebration in Burcham Park, the Kaw Valley Riverfest.

photo by: Mike Yoder

Zak Bucia and Ashleigh Lottinville, both of Lawrence, sport red, white and blue outfits during Tuesday’s Independence Day celebration in Burcham Park, the Kaw Valley Riverfest.

photo by: Mike Yoder

Emma-Jezzel Gurley, 4, splashes through some water in Burcham Park in front of performers on the Lawrence Busker Fest Stage during Tuesday’s Independence Day celebration in Burcham Park, the Kaw Valley Riverfest.

photo by: Mike Yoder

Spectators sit on the banks of the Kansas River to take in the fireworks show during Tuesday’s Independence Day celebration in Burcham Park, the Kaw Valley Riverfest.