ONE WEEKEND. TWO PARTIES.
50 YEARS OF LOUISE’S WEST 🎉
For 50 years, Louise’s West has been serving up cold drinks, good times, questionable decisions, and plenty of memories in Lawrence. Now it’s time to celebrate!
Saturday, Oct. 10: 50th Anniversary Block Party 🎉
Sunday, Oct. 11: Bloody Mary Brunch 🍅
Put your party pants on. Let’s celebrate 50 years!
50th Anniversary Celebration at Louise’s West
Our Partners
THE SOUNDTRACK TO 50 YEARS
COME HUNGRY
Little Finger Kitchen
Little Finger Kitchen
Little Finger Kitchen
Serving authentic Cantonese and Asian cuisine. Available for popup catering.
Rudy's Pizzeria
Little Finger Kitchen
Little Finger Kitchen
Through the years, the good people of Lawrence and wise students of KU have voted Rudy’s Top of the Hill and the best pizza in Lawrence! Viva la red sauce!
DEEP FRIED TACOS BY ANITA
DEEP FRIED TACOS BY ANITA
DEEP FRIED TACOS BY ANITA
Handmade deep fried tacos from 1-4pm or until sold out.
Jack's Franks
DEEP FRIED TACOS BY ANITA
DEEP FRIED TACOS BY ANITA
Downtown Lawrence's very own hotdog cart. Known as "the kindest corner in Kansas."
Exclusive 50th Anniversary Merchandise
T-shirts
Your favorite Louise’s West tees are back!
We’ve restocked some of your favorite Louise’s West Jayhawk schooner tees and added a few exclusive 50th anniversary designs you can only get at the party.
Glassware
We made a small batch of exclusive 50th anniversary etched schooners and pint glasses to commemorate 50 years of Louise’s West.
And when we say limited, we mean SUPER limited. First come, first served.
No holds. Only available for purchase at the event.
Hats & Beanies
We’ve got some of your favorite Louise’s West snapbacks, trucker hats and beanies back in stock, that are bound to go fast.
Bar Keys, Stickers, Temporary Tattoos and More!
Stock up on the little things: bar keys, keyrings, stickers, temporary tattoos and more.
Basically, if you want a little more West in your life, we’ve got you covered.
Event Parking & Shuttle
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We have arranged two designated parking lots with a free shuttle running between Louise’s West and the Riverfront Garage every 15–20 minutes from 3 pm-12 am.
Lot 1: Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home
601 Indiana St.
This lot is free of charge with approximately 35 available spots.
Lot 2: City of Lawrence Riverfront Garage
1 Riverfront Plaza
Guests parking longer than two hours should park on the lower level of the Riverfront Garage. The cost is a flat $2.00 before 6pm, which can be paid at the kiosk by the northwest stairwell leading to the shuttle stop, or through the City's mobile parking app: https://www.lawrenceks.gov/City/PARK/EZPark
Riverfront Garage parking enforcement ends at 6pm on Saturdays and is not in effect on Sundays.
Signage will be clearly posted to help guests locate the garage entrance and shuttle stop.
Family Friendly Hours
Camp Louise
Kids have their own place at the celebration!
Camp Louise will feature kid-friendly activities with camp counselors from 1 to 4 PM, giving kids a chance to have some fun while the grown-ups celebrate 50 years.
The After Party
Bloody Mary Brunch
We know what you did last night...
Join us Sunday, Oct. 11 at 12 pm for the Louise’s West Bloody Mary Brunch, because after celebrating 50 years, there’s really only one responsible thing to do:
Have a Bloody Mary.
🥐 Breakfast pastries
🍅 Louise’s West Bloody Marys with toppings bar
🥂 Mimosas
