City Of Franklin: Franklin Is The Place To Be To Celebrate The 4th Of July

Press release from the City of Franklin:

06/22/2021 10:40 AM

Franklin— Thousands are expected to attend the popular Franklin on the Fourth celebration on the square happening Sunday, July 4th in Franklin and sponsored by the Franklin Lions Club. Festivities begin at 11:00 a.m. with music, food and craft vendors, antique cars, and much more.  Entertainment includes an Old Time Bluegrass Gospel Hour at 12 Noon and headliner, the Jason Lee McKinney Band, who goes on stage at 6:30 p.m.  The event will also feature a Children’s Patriotic Parade at 5:00 p.m.  Entrants must be registered for the parade before 4:45 p.m. at the Lions Club booth on the Square.  There will be prizes for best costume and decorated bikes and wagons. Pets are welcome.

The Park at Harlinsdale is the prime spot for viewing the fireworks show.  The show is sponsored by WAKM and the City of Franklin. Friends of Franklin Parks is hosting the community in the Tractor Supply Co. Arena featuring live music, concessions for purchase, beer tents, and a kid’s area featuring old fashioned kids games and crafts. The band, Everyday People, will begin at 6:00 p.m.  Sponsors working with Friends of Franklin Parks on this free and fun family event include Jackson National Life Insurance Company, FirstBank, Boyle, Berry Farms, and 107.5, the River.  Attendees are invited to bring lawn chairs or blankets to view the show.  Outside coolers will not be allowed inside the TSC arena and paddocks.  Food and drinks will be available for purchase from Puckett’s Gro. & Restaurant, Smokey Dawggs Hot Dogs, Paddrino Pops, Music City Popcorn, and Lipman.  The park opens at 5 p.m.  The fireworks are expected to begin at approximately 9:00 p.m.

No alcohol is allowed to be brought into City Parks.  Fireworks and sparklers are illegal within Franklin City limits and are strictly prohibited in City Parks.  The grass is dry in the park and sparks or flames could easily start a fire.  

For more information about the Franklin Lions Club and Franklin on the Fourth, visit www.franklinlionsclub.com/franklin-on-the-fourth.  For information about Friends of Franklin Parks, go to www.friendsoffranklinparks.org. 

www.franklinlionsclub.com/franklin-on-the-fourth www.friendsoffranklinparks.org

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This press release was produced by the City of Franklin. The views expressed here are the author’s own.