Holidays

July Fourth 2016: Celebrations, safety tips, taking great photos, fireworks calls

For some, the Fourth of July is one of the most anticipated holidays of the year. What child or adult doesn’t enjoy seeing fireworks light up the sky?

Here are a few helpful links as you enjoy this holiday weekend:

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Details of celebrations in Wichita and surrounding communities

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Annual Riverside breakfast and children’s parade

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How to take great photos of fireworks

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Safety advice: Don’t let your fireworks fun get out of hand

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Sedgwick County doesn’t want 911 calls backlogged over July 4

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Picnic ideas to celebrate the Fourth

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Non-emergency call number

For any fireworks-related complaints, call 316-290-1011. The non-emergency call line will operate from July 1 to July 4 from 6:30 p.m. to 3 a.m. Call 911 outside of these hours.

This story was originally published July 1, 2016 at 6:42 AM with the headline "July Fourth 2016: Celebrations, safety tips, taking great photos, fireworks calls."

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