Independence Day Celebration
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Watch an amazing fireworks display at Forest Park at dusk! Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy the evening. The Ottawa City Band will entertain the crowd before the show! 9:00 pm – 10:00 pm.
Independence Day Celebration
Phone : 785-242-6360 (Always call and confirm events.)
Web: www.visitottawakansas.com
Independence Day
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Old Stone Church
One of the first churches in Kansas, this church was built by a Congregationalist group and is typical of the church structures built during pioneer days in Kansas.
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