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PHOTOS: Lincoln's final 2 fire hydrant parties coming up
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PHOTOS: Lincoln's final 2 fire hydrant parties coming up

  • KENNETH FERRIERA Lincoln Journal Star
  • Aug 15, 2026
  • 2 hrs ago
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Two down, two to go. The city has already hosted two "fire hydrant parties." 

Here's where the final two parties will be located:

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Baker Black, carries a handful of beach balls with the Parks and Recreations logo on them during the cities first ever hydrant party at Densmore Park on Monday, Aug. 10, 2026, in Lincoln.

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Hydrant Party, 8.10

Ezzy McGil, left, sprints around a sprinkler set up by the Parks and Rec department during the cities first ever hydrant party at Densmore Park on Monday, Aug. 10, 2026, in Lincoln.

KENNETH FERRIERA,Journal Star
Hydrant Party, 8.10

Ivy McGil, right, joins other children as they play in a sprinkler during the cities first ever hydrant party at Densmore Park on Monday, Aug. 10, 2026, in Lincoln.

KENNETH FERRIERA,Journal Star
Hydrant Party, 8.10

Children run through a storm drain inlet filled with water during the cities first ever hydrant party at Densmore Park on Monday, Aug. 10, 2026, in Lincoln.

KENNETH FERRIERA,Journal Star
Hydrant Party, 8.10

Jasper Gonzalez plays in the water from a sprinkler during the city's first-ever hydrant party at Densmore Park on Monday, where city workers unleash the built-up water from a fire hydrant to help families cool off. The city is hosting four hydrant parties this month. The next three are Friday at UPCO Park; Monday at Arnold Heights Park; and Aug. 21 at the Roberts Park. All parties take place from 4:30-6 p.m.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star
Hydrant Party, 8.10

Ezzy McGil, bottom, sprints around a sprinkler set up by the Parks and Rec department during the cities first ever hydrant party at Densmore Park on Monday, Aug. 10, 2026, in Lincoln.

KENNETH FERRIERA,Journal Star
Hydrant Party, 8.10

Jasper Gonzalez runs through water during the cities first ever hydrant party at Densmore Park on Monday, Aug. 10, 2026, in Lincoln.

KENNETH FERRIERA,Journal Star
Hydrant Party, 8.10

Cecil, from left, Mateo and Amber Jara enjoy popsicles as they cool off during the cities first ever hydrant party at Densmore Park on Monday, Aug. 10, 2026, in Lincoln.

KENNETH FERRIERA,Journal Star
Hydrant Party, 8.10

Parents and children enjoy the cities first ever hydrant party at Densmore Park on Monday, Aug. 10, 2026, in Lincoln.

KENNETH FERRIERA,Journal Star
Hydrant Party, 8.10

Jasper Gonzalez dances in the water from a sprinkler during the cities first ever hydrant party at Densmore Park on Monday, Aug. 10, 2026, in Lincoln.

KENNETH FERRIERA,Journal Star
Hydrant Party, 8.10

Liam Oatman uses his goggles to get a closer look ash the water sprinkler during the cities first ever hydrant party at Densmore Park on Monday, Aug. 10, 2026, in Lincoln.

KENNETH FERRIERA,Journal Star
Hydrant Party, 8.10

Children play in a sprinkler set up by the Parks and Rec department during the cities first ever hydrant party at Densmore Park on Monday, Aug. 10, 2026, in Lincoln.

KENNETH FERRIERA,Journal Star
Hydrant Party, 8.10

Children play in a sprinkler set up by the Parks and Rec department during the cities first ever hydrant party at Densmore Park on Monday, Aug. 10, 2026, in Lincoln.

KENNETH FERRIERA,Journal Star
Hydrant Party, 8.10

Mateo and Ceil Jaral, from left, Liam Oatman, and Ilah Singsaas play in the sprinkler during the cities first ever hydrant party at Densmore Park on Monday, Aug. 10, 2026, in Lincoln.

KENNETH FERRIERA,Journal Star
Hydrant Party, 8.10

Mateo Jara guides his brother Cecil out of a sprinkler after getting water in his eyes during the cities first ever hydrant party at Densmore Park on Monday, Aug. 10, 2026, in Lincoln.

KENNETH FERRIERA,Journal Star
Hydrant Party, 8.10

Children play in a sprinkler set up by the Parks and Rec department during the cities first ever hydrant party at Densmore Park on Monday, Aug. 10, 2026, in Lincoln.

KENNETH FERRIERA,Journal Star
Hydrant Party, 8.10

Baker Black poses for the camera after getting his popsicle during the cities first ever hydrant party at Densmore Park on Monday, Aug. 10, 2026, in Lincoln.

KENNETH FERRIERA,Journal Star
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