City of Lawrence provides more details on July 3 fireworks display and related events

photo by: City of Lawrence

A City of Lawrence map provides information for attendees of the fireworks show on July 3.

The City of Lawrence has provided more details about this year’s Independence Day community celebration and fireworks display, which is slated for Sunday.

As previously reported, the fireworks display will begin around 9:45 p.m. at the Shenk Sports Complex at 23rd and Iowa streets. The nearby Dole Institute, 2350 Petefish Drive, will be hosting family-friendly activities beginning at 5:30 p.m. In the event of inclement weather, the event will take place on Monday.

The Lied Center, 1600 Stewart Drive, will be available as a viewing spot and will have free live music beginning at 6 p.m., according to a news release Tuesday. Music acts include:

• 6 p.m. – Tyler Gregory

• 7:15 p.m. – The Black Creatures

• 8:30 p.m. – Ellie LeBar, singer/songwriter

Guests will be able to purchase concessions provided by the KU Memorial Union, and food trucks will be available at the Lied Center. Attendees are asked to clean up and dispose of all trash and items they bring with them to the parking/viewing areas.

Barricades will restrict access to the fireworks area on Crestline Drive north of 23rd Street. Access will also be restricted on a portion of Becker Drive, around the restricted area. There will also be no on-street parking along Constant Avenue from the Shenk Sports Complex to the Lied Center parking lot to avoid congestion before and after the show. Parking at the Shenk Sports Complex will not be available due to the safety radius needed for fireworks.

The city released a map showing the restricted area, as well as defined areas for gathering near the blast site. Parking is recommended at the areas highlighted in green for public viewing.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas is presenting the Lawrence Jaycees community fireworks display in conjunction with the City of Lawrence, University of Kansas, the Dole Institute of Politics, the Lied Center and eXplore Lawrence.

For more information, see lawrenceks.org/lprd/fireworks.

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