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Don't forget! The ♻️ 2025 Electronics Recycling Event is tomorrow, June 21, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Free State High School (4700 Overland Dr). Event details are in the Facebook event and on our website: lawrenceks.org/mso/electronics-recycling
🎇🎉 Kick off the Fourth of July weekend at Summerfest! 🎉🎇
Join us in two weeks for live music, food trucks, and an epic drone show. This event is FREE and open to the public, no tickets required. Check out more details below ⬇
🖼Artisan Fair | 4-9 p.m. | Building 21
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🎙Live Music | Mainstage (Open Pavilion) 6:00 p.m. | Artisan Fair Stage (Building 21) 4:00 p.m.
🌮 Food Trucks | 5-10:30 p.m. | Main Fairgrounds Circle
🤸♀️ Kid Zone | 4-9 p.m. | Open Pavilion
✨ Drone Show | 9:15 p.m. | Fairgrounds outdoor arena
✔Check out the official event webpage for more details: lawrenceks.org/lprd/summerfest
Today is Juneteenth, the oldest known celebration of the ending of slavery in the United States, dating back to June 19, 1865, the day on which Union soldiers landed at Galveston, Texas with news that war had ended and that all slaves were now free.
Juneteenth allows people of all races, ...nationalities and religions in cities across the country to join hands to acknowledge a period in our history that shaped and continues to influence our society. Today, Juneteenth celebrates African American freedom while also encouraging self-development and respect for all cultures.
Reminder: City offices are closed today in honor of the holiday.
Photos from this year's Juneteenth parade and celebration by @taylormahmedia
Today is Juneteenth, the oldest known celebration of the ending of slavery in the United States, dating back to June 19, 1865, the day on which Union soldiers landed at Galveston, Texas with news that war had ended and that all slaves were now free.
Juneteenth allows people of all races, ...nationalities and religions in cities across the country to join hands to acknowledge a period in our history that shaped and continues to influence our society. Today, Juneteenth celebrates African American freedom while also encouraging self-development and respect for all cultures.
📸 Photos from this year's Juneteenth parade and celebration.
Reminder: City offices are closed today in honor of the holiday.
⚡️ Ride an e-bike, electric scooter, Onewheel, or skateboard around town? We want to hear from YOU. We're updating the Lawrence Bike Plan, and your input on micromobility can help shape the future of getting around.
🔗 Sign up for a session and learn more: ...lawrenceks.org/community-engagement/lawrence-bike-plan-update
In-person sessions:
📍 Tuesday, July 8 @ 3 p.m.
📍 Wednesday, July 9 @ 6 p.m.
💻 Online session: Thursday, July 10 @ 5:30 p.m.
📧 Questions? Email mpo@lawrenceks.org
♻️ It’s National Waste & Recycling Workers Week!
We’re celebrating the everyday heroes who keep Lawrence clean, safe, and moving. From early mornings to heavy loads, our Solid Waste team shows up—rain or shine, heat or cold—to do the essential work that keeps our community... running.
In 2023 alone, they collected over 67,500 tons of trash and more than 8,500 tons of yard waste—and they did it with grit, care, and pride in service.
They do more than pick up what we leave behind.
They protect public health.
They prevent pollution.
They build a stronger, cleaner Lawrence—one stop at a time.
👏 Help us say thank you to the hardworking team behind the trucks.
💧 Did you know? A storm’s rolling in tonight… and your yard waste bags aren’t invited to the flood!
Rain + paper yard waste bags = soggy mess 😢 When bags sit in the street, they soak through, tear easily, and can clog storm drains—causing backups and pollution.
...🌱 Help out by placing bags behind the curb or on your driveway approach — not in the street!
Let’s keep things flowing smoothly tonight (and every trash day)!
Reminder! There is NO DELAY in solid waste collection this week for the Juneteenth holiday. All collection will happen according to your regular schedule.
As part of Midsummer Night on Mass, we're changing up parking enforcement this Friday, June 20. There will be free parking all day in the garages, and free parking in the lots and metered spots starting at 1 p.m.
We're looking forward to a wonderful evening in Downtown Lawrence!