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The Lawrence community will celebrate Juneteenth with events on Saturday, but the federal holiday falls on Thursday, June 19.
Here’s a quick roundup of closures, changes and more for the Juneteenth holiday in Lawrence:
• Parking at meters, lots and in garages in downtown Lawrence will be free Thursday, June 19.
• Lawrence Transit buses will have limited service. Routes 1-10, 11B and 12B will operate, and Central Station will be closed, according to a city news release. See the complete service calendar at lawrencetransit.org/service-calendar/.
• Solid waste: There will be no changes to trash pickup schedules, and pickup will not be delayed a day.
The city changed its solid waste collection schedule this year based on employee feedback, according to an announcement earlier this year. Trash pickup days are now delayed only for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.
• Lawrence Parks and Recreation administrative offices will be closed for the holiday, but all other parks and rec facilities will operate as normal, except for Sports Pavilion Lawrence, which will be open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• The Lawrence Public Library will be closed on Thursday. However, the online library is open 24/7.
• Douglas County District Court will be closed Thursday.
• City of Lawrence and Douglas County offices will be closed Thursday.
The Historic Resources Commission meeting, which typically falls on the third Thursday of the month, will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 18. (See the meeting agenda at this link.)
Community Juneteenth celebrations
Read more about the new Black Business Market and annual Lawrence Juneteenth celebration, both set for Saturday, in these articles:
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
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An annual Lawrence event will celebrate Juneteenth with Underground Railroad site tours, a parade, food trucks, live music and family fun.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
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The Lawrence community can celebrate Juneteenth this year by shopping at a new market created to highlight local Black-owned businesses.
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