Horse Virus Outbreak Cancels Lawrence Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade

Organizers cancel next week’s Old-Fashioned Christmas parade in downtown Lawrence due to horse virus

UPDATED 11:20 A.M. NOV. 25 A horse virus is knocking out one of Lawrence’s grandest — and most heavily visited — Christmas traditions. Next week’s Ol

Lawrence holiday parade canceled due to virus outbreak among horses

A highly contagious virus affecting horses is also affecting the holidays in Lawrence, Kansas.

Lawrence Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade canceled due to ongoing equine disease concerns

“The health and safety of the horses and our community come first, always,” said Marty Kennedy, president of Lawrence Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade, Inc.

Horse virus outbreak cancels Lawrence Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade

The 2025 Lawrence Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade has been canceled due to an outbreak of a highly contagious virus affecting horses across the United States.

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Lawrence Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade canceled due to threat of equine virus

The Lawrence Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade had been canceled due to the threat of the equine herpesvirus (EHV).