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Council clears Semana Hispana festival and carnival permits after safety and noise questions
Lawrence City Council · March 3, 2026
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Summary
The council approved permits for the Semana Hispana festival and related carnival, with discussion on police staffing costs, noise curfews and event logistics; organizers cited a $65,000 police staffing bill for the three‑day carnival and committed to coordinated public‑safety plans.
The Lawrence City Council approved committee reports and motions to permit the Semana Hispana festival and associated carnival and fundraising events scheduled for July and August 2026.
Ordinance‑committee representatives and event organizers explained that the festival applications were filed…
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