Seasons at KU

Phoggy nights

Nothing warms you up faster than sharing Allen Fieldhouse with 16,299 fans cheering on another of KU¹s storied basketball teams. Big Jay, Baby Jay and the spirit squad share the court with the reigning men¹s NCAA champions, while the pep band booms and the high-tech scoreboard flashes fun facts. Whoosh!

Tra-la to you too

Ancient carols, classic oratorios and Santa pop favorites — the Annual Holiday Vespers presented by university choral and instrumental groups have thrilled sold-out audiences for more than 80 years. The real highlight is when audience and choirs pool their voices for a stirring sing-along.

Downhill slopes

When the snows come, grab a sled ­ or a big piece of cardboard or (don’t tell!) a cafeteria tray ­ and head for the hills by the Campanile for a great winter treat. With luck, classes will be canceled too! Afterwards, how about a steaming double-mocha cappuccino from the Union?

A warm-hearted community

From Thanksgiving weekend through Super Bowl Sunday, artists, artisans and farmers join hands with generous townspeople to raise money for those in need. Have a blast at the funky Bizarre Bazaar, pick up home-canned jams at the Holiday Farmers Market or sip sustenance from hand-crafted pottery at Souper Bowl Saturday — all for a variety of good causes.

Jingle-jangle

Lawrence loves a parade, and its most original is the Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade. All the entries, from carriages and buggies to surreys and coaches, are horse-drawn and decorated with bells, ribbons and wreaths. Riding clubs and cavalry color guards join the fun on an early December Saturday downtown.

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