Fireworks can be discharged 8 a.m.- 11 p.m. starting Sunday and continuing through Thursday within city limits or as authorized by the Tonganoxie City Council.

The sale and discharge of fireworks were able to start Sunday.

Lawrence will have a drone show on July 3 at the Douglas County Fair- grounds instead of the traditional fire- works show.

McLouth, meanwhile, will have In- dependence Day festivities on July 4 at Stan Braksick Sports Complex.

For safety tips this holiday season, check out the story on Page 4A.

Float Fest 2024 is July 20

Tonganoxie Recreation Commission will have its second annual Float-Fest later this month.

The event will be 8-10 p.m. July 20 at Tonganoxie Water Park.

The theme this year is Disco Rodeo.

There will be a DJ, LED Light and bubble performances by ReKinection, Traci’s Shaved Ice Truck and, of course, an evening at the pool.

Cost is $12 for residents and $15 for non-residents for those who register by July 17.

Wristbands purchased at the event are $15 for residents and $18 for non-residents.

Those who pre-register also will also receive a party cup.

Leavenworth County Fair begins at end of July

The Leavenworth County Fair will start July 30 this year at the fairgrounds in Tonganoxie.

Fair Week will continue until Aug. 3.