Earth Day Parade & Celebration
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Annual Earth Day parade with celebration afterward. Celebration includes live music, games, environmental information and so much more!
Parade begins at 11 a.m. and runs south along Massachusetts from 7th Street to South Park. Celebration in South Park from noon-4 p.m.
Earth Day Parade & Celebration
Phone : 785-832-3030 (Always call and confirm events.)
Web: www.lawrenceks.org/wrr/earthday
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