All street closings must be presented to the Town Council for approval. All requests must be submitted to the Town Manager one week prior to the scheduled Town Council meeting. The Franklin Town Council meets the first Monday of each month at p. Details will be updated as information becomes available. This year's Pickin' on the Square will be held beginning at p. Bring your lawn chair for a great evening of family entertainment during Pickin' on the Square.
Come early and enjoy one of our great restaurants. Food vendors also available. Franklin hosts one of the few July 4th parades that visitors and locals alike can actually participate in!
If you would like to be part of the parade, be in the lower parking lot of Town Hall at am for lineup. Entrants can walk, drive or ride and are encouraged to don red, white, and blue. The same applies for pets.
Just come join in the fun! Following the parade, the Town of Franklin we will be serving free watermelon as long as it lasts! It is a great day of family fun! So come join us! Firecracker and the Patriotic Pet Contest. Main Street in Downtown Franklin will be closed to traffic beginning at p. This will allow for great viewing from the east end of Main Street. A perimeter around the fireworks display site will be secured throughout the day and evening.
No admittance by any unauthorized personnel on grounds of fireworks show. This area will be clearly marked and only authorized personnel will be allowed within the safety zone. PumpkinFest rolls into action at am and Historic Downtown Franklin, North Carolina is full tilt with everything pumpkin. Bring your pumpkin or purchase one downtown and sign up early for the World Famous Pumpkin Roll. The Costume Parade and Contest is another highlight of the day.
