Thousands are expected to attend the popular Franklin on the Fourth celebration on the square happening Saturday, July 4th in Franklin.
Sponsored by the Franklin Lions Club, festivities begin at 10 a.m. with music, food and craft vendors, vintage cars and much more. The event will also feature a Patriotic Pet Parade at 10:30 a.m. and a Children’s Patriotic Parade at 5 p.m, line-up for the children’s parade begins at 4:45 p.m. To register, go to the Lions Club Booth on the square at the event. There will be prizes for best costume and decorated bikes and wagons, plus enjoy an ice cream eating contest at noon benefitting Grace Works Ministries.
The Park at Harlinsdale Farm is the prime spot for viewing the fireworks show, enhanced this year in honor of America’s 250th anniversary. The show will be 10 minutes longer and will feature larger dynamic shells throughout the display.
Attendees are invited to bring lawn chairs or blankets to view the show and refillable water bottles for water. Gates open at 5 p.m., and the fireworks are expected to begin at approximately 9 p.m.
Friends of Franklin Parks is hosting the community in the Tractor Supply Co. Arena featuring music by Hippies and Cowboys, a powerhouse rock ‘n’ soul band out of Nashville starting at 7 p.m. The celebration begins with students from School of Rock Franklin, who will take the stage from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. There will also be family games, food trucks and non-alcoholic beverages.
NOTE: No outside alcohol is permitted in City parks. Beer and wine will be available for purchase on-site for guests 21 and older. A valid, government-issued photo ID must be presented at the time of purchase and remain with the guest while consuming alcoholic beverages.
For more information about the Franklin Lions Club and TN events festival go here. For information about Friends of Franklin Parks go here.
