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Outdoor fairgrounds scene with families celebrating Independence Day, performers, historical display panels, and giant bubbles.

Lawrence Fourth of July festivities bring food, performances, history displays, and giant bubbles to Summerfest

Community members gathered at the Douglas County Fairgrounds in Lawrence on Saturday to celebrate the Fourth of July at Summerfest, an event featuring food and drinks along with entertainment and family…

July 4, 2026 Community Lawrence

A crowd at a night-time city celebration with glowing drones overhead, an outdoor performance stage, and food vendor tents.

Lawrence ramps up its July 4 Summerfest with a larger drone display and local festivities

The City of Lawrence is expanding this year’s July 4 celebration by doubling the number of drones in the Summerfest show, adding to the event’s lineup of hands-on activities, live performances, and local food…

June 27, 2026 Community Lawrence

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