A Children’s Parade at Dean College is the newest addition to Franklin’s Strawberry Stroll, set for Friday June 12th from 4 to 8 PM. Rain Date June 13th.
Children are invited to bring their strawberry swag and walk in a parade at Dean College’s campus. They are encouraged to wear their best strawberry summer spirit or decorate their bikes, scooters, strollers and wheels of all kinds for a fun and casual strut. The parade is accessible to all and begins at 5:00 PM on the Dean College Quad on Main Street and will run for about 20 minutes.
The Franklin Public Library is hosting a drop-in strawberry pom-pom making craft for kids before the Stroll.
STRAWBERRY STROLL SCHEDULE
4 to 6 PM ------ Heath Nisbett music performance, Dean Ave.
5 to 5:30 PM ------ Children’s Parade, Dean College main campus
5:30 PM ------ Feet in Motion School of Dance, Main Street, near bridge
5:45 PM ------ Mural Dedication by Franklin Artist, Kayla Nisbet, Dean Bank
6 to 8 PM ------ Dom DeBaggis music performance, Dean Ave.
6:30 PM ------ Desi Swag Queens dance performance, near library
7:00 PM ------ Feet in Motion School of Dance, Main Street, near bridge
ALL DAY - 4 to 8 PM ------
- Strawberry Shortcake served at Dean Bank
- Touch-A-Fire Truck, intersection of Main & School Streets, near library
- Padula Family Band music performance, library lawn
- MyFM Radio 101.3 broadcasts live, lower Main Street, near bridge
- The Cultural Hub: Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy; Cultural Council; Cultural District Committee; Franklin Art Association, Franklin Public Library, near library lawn.
- Franklin Historical Museum, learn about Franklin’s history; Franklin-oriented books and merchandise for sale, library lawn
- Franklin Public Library fun & games on the front lawn
- Children’s Museum of Franklin pop-up with children’s water activities, Little Shop of Olive Oil parking lot
Stay up to date on the Strawberry Stroll and other events by following the Franklin Downtown Partnership at:
The Franklin Downtown Partnership is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization made up of more than 350 business owners, residents, and community leaders working to revitalize downtown Franklin. Residents are welcome to join the Downtown Partnership for only $25. The Partnership manages events like the Strawberry Stroll and the Harvest Festival, and initiatives such as beautification, streetscape design, greenspace, alley murals, and sculpture projects. For more information go to www.franklindowntownpartnership.org.
