Kansas Athletics to Host 2nd Annual Football Kickoff Party in Lawrence

LAWRENCE, Kan. - With football season just around the corner, Kansas football will host its 2nd Annual Lawrence Kickoff Party presented by the Drive to Zero Coalition and Kansas Department of Transportation, Folds of Honor as well as adidas.

New this year, the event will take place at South Park on Mass St. on Saturday, August 24 from 5:00-8:00 p.m., coinciding with the Downtown Lawrence Welcome Back Jayhawks Weekend where you will be able to shop inside and outside at participating stores and enjoy various street performers throughout the day from 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Admission to the all-day event is free.

The Lawrence Football Kickoff Party is the last of three football kickoff events, the first one taking place in Wichita on August 6th and the second one taking place at Corinth Square in Prairie Village on August 16th.

The Kickoff Party marks less than a week prior to Kansas' season-opener against Lindenwood and will feature live music from the Mikey Needleman Band, tailgating games, food trucks, inflatables, face paintings, balloon artist and other activities. This family-friendly event will be one you don't want to miss out on.

Fans will have the opportunity to hear from Kansas football head coach Lance Leipold, Director of Athletics Travis Goff and more on a main stage built on the street towards the south end of South Park. Kansas fans will also have the opportunity to shop the latest KU merchandise within a Rally House pop-up shop.

Kansas football kicks off its 2024 season on Thursday, August 29, when the Jayhawks host Lindenwood in Children's Mercy Park at 7 p.m. CT. The following week, Kansas travels to Illinois on Saturday, September 7, then returns to Children's Mercy Park on Friday, September 13 at 6 PM to host UNLV. Other home opponents for the Jayhawks include TCU, Houston, Iowa State and Colorado - all of which will be played at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.

Four-game season tickets for the 2024 campaign inside GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium are on sale starting at just $230. Seating options include bowl seating, premium, and more. To purchase tickets, and for more information, please click here.

Furthermore, Sports Combo Passes for KU Students are also available for just $175. The pass includes access to both football and basketball tickets and can be purchased online. For more information on student tickets, or to purchase today, click here.

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Kansas Athletics to Host 2nd Annual Football Kickoff Party in Lawrence

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