It’s a block party! Jayhawk fans to gather downtown this evening for Homecoming pep rally, concert by country artist Chris Lane

photo by: Courtesy of University of Kansas

A concert and pep rally in downtown Lawrence are slated today as part of the University of Kansas’ Homecoming festivities.

As the Journal-World has previously reported, KU and partners are hosting the “Rock Chalk Block Party” at 5:30 p.m. today on Massachusetts Street between 10th and 11th streets. The block party will feature a free concert by country artist Chris Lane and also will include games and a pep rally in downtown Lawrence. The pep rally is expected to begin around 7:50 p.m., with Lane’s concert to follow.

KU’s homecoming football game is set for 2:30 p.m. Saturday against Iowa State. The KU Jayhawks have a 4-0 record heading into the game.

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