As always Franklin is hosting a downtown celebration on the 4th of July for everyone in Williamson County. Starting at 10 a.m. the streets are close to traffic and music, food and community collide for a celebration of freedom. The Kid’s Zone will be in full effect, the traditional children’s parade will be held at 5 p.m., with prizes for best costume, decorated bikes and wagons and more.
Check out the timeline below and prepare for a frolicking good time.
10:00 a.m. Festival Opens, Bluegrass Music on the Main Stage with The Hinckley Brothers
11:30 a.m. Tommy Jackson’s “Rocky Top Review”
1:00 p.m. The Boxtops
2:30 p.m. “HanaLena” Bluegrass Band
4:00 p.m. The Zinghopper’s Children’s Show Performs.
4:45 p.m. Begin Line-up for the Children’s parade around the square
5:00 p.m. Children’s parade begins with the Zinghopper’s and Dixieland band.
5:15 p.m. Dixieland Band on the Stage
6:15 p.m. Speech’s, Recognitions, Presenting of the Colors, Pledge of Allegiance, Star Spangled Banner
6:30 p.m. The Featured Band of the Evening: “The Devonshire’s”
8:00 p.m. The Devonshire’s stop playing, and the audience positions themselves to see the fireworks. 8:30 p.m. Festival Ends
The Park at Harlinsdale will open at 6 p.m. to provide special viewing for the fireworks spectacular. Bring lawn chairs and blankets as WAKM and the City of Franklin sponsor the show. The fireworks should begin around 9 p.m., giving festival goers a chance to drive down from the square’s festivities. For information on the Fireworks, tune in to WAKM AM-950 or call the Parks Department Event hotline at 615-550-6947.
